My wife and I hired Emma for our wedding in Costa Mesa and we are so happy that we did! Emma made…read moreus feel instantly comfortable and captured such beautiful photos of our wedding. We were originally a bit nervous because my wife and I don't typically do photoshoots and sometimes feel uncomfortable being romantic in front of a camera (we didn't even do an engagement shoot for that reason), but with Emma it was so easy and natural. We had a great time taking photos with her and loved her visions for our wedding party, detail shots, golden hour photos, and everything else. Thank you so much Emma!

Emma is truly a superstar. There are not enough good things to say about her in a review…read more We received our wedding photos a couple weeks ago, and they are incredible. Emma and her assistant (I am so sorry that I am forgetting her name) were able to capture everything we loved about that day. We got so many photos as part of our package, and there are no duds. It is an impossible task to go through and pick our favorites. The photos are the part of the wedding that last forever, and we could not be happier that we went with Emma. What my wife and I were drawn to about Emma's photos when we were shopping around, and what we saw reflected in our own photos, is her ability to capture little moments. She has a great sense for when something subtle but meaningful is happening, like a family member starting to tear up, or a speechgiver's friend in the crowd laughing at their joke. That's what is really valuable about the photos to us, and something I am not sure every photographer can get you. She is also a consummate professional. She is efficient and purposeful-she makes sure she captures all the important moments without consuming your whole day with photos. She provides clear instructions, which is helpful as the wedding couple, but is even more helpful when you are taking family photos with several different combinations of people. Emma is also so kind and lovely to be around. I normally do not like having photos taken of me, and it can be uncomfortable to be in that many photos, making serious faces, and allowing someone in during a highly emotional day. Emma makes that whole process comfortable and enjoyable. You can tell she has a real passion for doing this and truly enjoys getting to know the couples. Her friendliness and confidence put you at ease. This is a really important point-you spend as much time with the photographer on your wedding day as anyone else! Emma is a great person to spend that time with. I also want to note that all of the above is also true of Emma's assistant. Again, I am so sorry I am forgetting her name. But she was in charge of getting most of the groom and groomsmen photos at the beginning of the ceremony, and was such a pleasure to work with. That was the point in which I was the most nervous, and she made the whole process go smoothly and the day started out on a great foot as a result. We cannot recommend Emma enough.

Had such an amazing experience with Zach! He is very professional and makes sure you are…read morecomfortable throughout the entire process! Love how the pictures came out! Will definitely be booking again!

Loved getting our pictures taken with Classic Star Shots! Zach was great, friendly and walked us…read moreright through all the fun poses. Definitely recommend coming here and getting your photos done!

Not even that one star…read more Beware of this photographer. She took all the money before the session started and totally dumped our rare, once-in-a-lifetime family gathering, including our daughter's first photo shoot. The photographer promised delivery within three weeks but has since ignored all calls and emails. It's been 40 days, and we've received nothing. This unprofessional behavior has caused us to lose invaluable memories. Absolutely unacceptable.

I hired this company for my mother's 79th birthday party family pictures. Marlene was very…read moreprofessional and her work is awesome! I def recommend her!

I have been going back to Stella for years! She is extremely professional, punctual, and moreover,…read moreshe creates ever lasting memories with each picture she takes. She is super responsive and always takes your vision and you can see that with the pictures she takes - your vision becomes a reality with lovely pictures! Thank you Blue Light Photography, to many more pictures and memories!!

It was so much fun working with Stella! She was on top of communications and was very professional…read more She also scoped out the location for a great spot before we arrived. She tries not to pose us and catch photos of us actually being natural which is great. But she also knows when to step in to help pose us when we don't know what to do. I just wanted a fall photoshoot and didn't think that far about poses, but Stella was very prepared for that. The photos turned out great! And pricing was reasonable for the services she provided. I would definitely hire her again.

I can't possibly say enough great things about Trista. First of all, I've known her for years…read morethrough Offbeat Bride. And she's always been a fun hang. But the moment she volunteered as tribute to come to my wedding, in the middle of freaking nowhere, WAY out of her way, to not only help capture it, but she also manned the epic photo booth (8 foot banners are no match for this chick) AND help me drive the props all the way (hi, coming over days before the wedding on her own time)!? Omg... above and beyond doesn't describe her. Trista is as talented as she is fun to be around -- which is A WHOLE FREAKING LOT!!! If you want a photographer who's got your back, who never stops smiling, who really really cares, and who gives you epic final products: Altar Image Photography (and Trista herself) is the photography gift that will keep on giving. (She may also literally give you a gift at your wedding. Thank you for my unicorn gift -- from one unicorn to another!!!)

Trista went above and beyond on my wedding day with both photography and kindness. She is so…read moreskilled with getting dreamy shots and going with the flow throughout. We were also so grateful to have her help guide us through some important details we'd forgotten. Her approach and vibe meshed with well with our untraditional dream day. If that's what you're going for you won't regret hiring Trista!! :)

Emma and Josh were wonderful! They made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole…read moreprocess, and made sure it was fun. We loved the spot they recommended for our engagement shoot, and our wedding pictures were absolutely gorgeous!

Emma is a miracle worker!…read more She photographed my family and managed to catch all of the joy we find in one another. In the hour we spent together taking pictures, my two year old refused to sit, be still, or smile. Emma was very patient and creative the whole time. I thought that surely we must not have gotten any good photos. I crossed my fingers that there might be one good one. However, I was so wrong. Emma caught the few seconds when the two year old looked up. We have dozens of really beautiful photos. I cannot say enough thank yous to Emma for giving us the blessing of these photos. She caught our family as it is, right at this moment. I don't know how she did it, but I am grateful!

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

An unforgettable experience captured perfectly -- thank you, James!…read more I had the honor of graduating from both LACC and UCLA Extension, and I'm so grateful that James was there to capture every important moment. From our first communication, he was extremely professional, flexible, and kind, always making sure he understood what I wanted and adapting to each location, timeline, and change with ease. He photographed both ceremonies with incredible attention to detail -- from candid moments of me with my husband, family, and friends, to emotional highlights like walking across the stage, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. His eye for storytelling brought every part of the day to life. James made everyone feel comfortable, and his warm presence truly added to the celebration. He treated both graduations with care and dedication, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to help preserve these milestones. If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and genuinely passionate about their work -- James is the one. Thank you again for capturing these beautiful memories that my loved ones and I will treasure forever!

Wow! Brian exceeded our expectations! We hired him to shoot our wedding and with only 3 hours of…read moreshooting, he caught absolutely everything we wanted and more. When it came to shooting all of our portraits, he gave us cues and just enough direction to make them look interesting and natural. He also caught each and every one of our guests in candid photos throughout the day. One of the reasons we chose him is for his editing style. It looks very natural and minimal, just softening a little here and brightening a little there. His lighting and editing make the beauty of that day shine through. You cannot go wrong in hiring Brian. He goes above and beyond to get a great shot. He is very warm, professional and engaging. He responds quickly to emails, calls and texts and is ready to answer any questions leading up to the big day. We cannot wait to have an excuse to hire him again!

Brian is the man. Very friendly, professional, and accommodating for me and my fiancés special…read moreday. The proposal photos turned out amazing. Highly recommend. Thanks Brian!

I would give Karen 10 stars if I could!…read more I scheduled an empowerment photoshoot with Karen after a long and exhausting 4 years, that included breast cancer treatment. She and her "glam team" made me feel so beautiful. The photos made me and my new body into a work of art... The photos were exceptional in every possible way. Thank you Karen for this beautiful gift.

I was nervous going into this day but it was the absolute most wonderful experience. I highly…read morerecommend every women have this experience. Karen made me feel comfortable, confident and beautiful. She made it easy.

We did our maternity photos with Mily and are super satisfied with everything we had with her. To…read morestart with, her place is easy to access and work with. We didn't have to prepare much and Mily worked us through everything. It was exactly the experience we expected -- a breezy fun entertaining photographing experience, which itself is also as important as the final delivery. Mily gave us a wonderful time! Final results also look awesome. We had many choices to choose from and she set up a very nice digital tool to let us select what we want and pick ones we want to use for final deliverable. It has been great and I cannot be more grateful for Mily! Will work with her again after the baby is born!

Mily did our maternity and newborn sessions and we are so grateful for her. She was so sweet and…read morecaptured these very important moments in our lives. We love our pictures so much. During our newborn session, our baby girl did amazing. She was so gentle with her and made us feel very comfortable. I highly recommend her for you picture needs.