We got such beautiful newborn and family photos. We were given a breakdown on all things that were…read moreincluded (poses, color scheme, wardrobe, time for baby feedings, phot9 prints/digitals, album). It was such a comfortable and easy experience. I never felt rushed. The finished products were beautiful and I am so thankful for all the work that was put into creating these beautiful memories for our family.

This is THE place to capture your memories with your family. My daughters, husband and I had such a…read moregreat experience together with Liliana and Jon. They made my girls feel so comfortable and made us all look like movie stars wow! I have been in the area for over ten years and know that Beautiful Blessings is THE BEST. We will be returning for our newborn photos and also were very happy with our company photos. They do it all! Thank you, for helping us look so elegant and for your care, details and expertise.

Amazing photography. He took my son's high school pictures…read more His father took my high school pictures back in 1987.

What a fantastic photographer. They have been in business as a family for almost 100 years and for…read moregood reason. Their pictures always stand out with lots of emotion and they really know how to capture tha special moment. And after the photo is taken with all the right lighting, they do their own processing and printing. That way they can control the process from start to finish. This keeps the quality very high and you get very incredible results. You will love this place.

I have attended several events where R&R Photography took photos, and finally had the opportunity…read moreto hire them for an event myself. Randy is extremely professional and makes you feel at ease. He gave great direction with attention to details in regards to lighting, hand placement and a focus on balance. I look forward to hiring R&R Photography for all of my future photos.

Randy is a great photographer! He will go above and boyond to get that great shot. I couldnt have…read moreasked for a better photographer. He is our family photographer, having photographed our children growing up, family portraits, engagement shoot and my sisters high school senior portraits and soon, our wedding. Randy and his staff are professional, friendly, and accommodating. Randy always exceeds our expectations with the beautiful results of his talent and passion for his craft. Hes the best!

Working with Toan was a dream. Not only did he bring a wonderful energy to our wedding day, but he…read morekept everyone on track with the timing of everything. Many many people in our wedding party noted how professional and polished he was. I truly can't imagine having any other photographer for our day. It brought me great relief knowing he was keeping us all on track for such a busy day. And of course, the photos came out beautifully. He truly knows how to pose people and hit all the best angles. I cannot recommend Toan enough!!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

Alex you are so awesome. After loosing our wedding video over 9 years ago. You where so nice when I…read morecalled to ask if you could make us a copy of our wedding video. I am not going to lie but I was kind of scared that you might not have it. But 2 days later you called me and told me the good news you found it. I was so excited that I was jumping up and down. I recived the video today and I played it for our two children and I started crying it took me back to that special day that I married my best friend. Once again Ivan and I want to thank you so much and continue doing such a wonderful job.

Alex, Juan and I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful wedding video you created for us. Thank…read moreyou from the bottom of our hearts for this work of art that so beautifully captures our own joy and love, and the joy and love of our guests. This video is more than we could have ever dreamed of. Thank you so much for going so above and beyond what we requested, in every way. Also, thank you to your wife for filming too! The footage is gorgeous, the sound is so clear, and the way you captured the whole event makes it incredibly special for us watching it back now. That you included things such as my elderly grandparents entering, Juan saying "you're beautiful" at the conclusion of the ceremony, the family interviews towards the end, and the shots of us walking and kissing at the end is so wonderful. And the ceremony itself is perfect! What our officiant said at our ceremony was exactly what was said at my parents' wedding (which we have an old video of as well), so for us to have this video forever to share with our children someday means a lot to us.

Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

I would not hesitate to hire Lorinda for any photo shoot's you need done. She is on time, and knows…read more100% how to photo you at your best angle it comes natural to her. Lorinda did a fantastic job with my son's graduation photo's.

If you are reading this stop looking for another photographer! Lorinda is the absolute best. She…read morewent above and beyond with our surprise engagement shoot this past weekend. Coming from Sacramento, I had no clue where to pull off the surprise, but Lorinda had the answers for everything. Which beach to have as the venue, which hotel to stay at, and even had extra outfits for my now fiancé to change in to. We had a lot of family come in for the surprise and she was extremely professional with guiding all of them as well. As for the shoot itself, Lorinda captured our memorable moment with some stunning images. She knew exactly what she was doing, which lighting worked for each pose, she made us very comfortable, and the whole shoot felt very candid. Thank you again Lorinda for everything, 5/5 is an understatement.

Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped me throughout the entire process, from choosing the right…read morespot to the photoshoot day of. We met prior to talk through the plan and he mapped out my route to propose. I was given a personalized website with all the details. He is very responsive, we had sneak peek photos the same night! I highly recommend! Thanks Chris for helping make our engagement so special!

From the moment we met Chris for our engagement session, we knew we had made the right choice…read more Neither my husband nor I are naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Chris made us feel relaxed and like ourselves. By the time our wedding day came around, it felt like having a friend there with us. On our wedding day, he captured every moment so effortlessly. He somehow managed to be everywhere at once while never making us feel like we were constantly posing. Looking through our photos, we get to relive the emotions of the day all over again. Every laugh, every tear, every little in-between moment was captured so beautifully. And then, somehow, he delivered our entire wedding gallery just one week later. We were absolutely blown away--not only by how quickly we received them, but by how incredible every single photo was. Chris is unbelievably talented, professional, and genuinely such a joy to work with. If we ever need professional photography again one day, he'll be the first person we call to capture those memories too. We truly can't recommend him enough.

Ben took the most beautiful family photos for us! He picked an amazing location. We gave him a…read morechallenge with a large group of 21 that included lots of kids and he captured everyone just perfectly. We are happy to recommend him and his work to our friends and family.

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

Kavan is a great photographer! Took my son, (who wasn't too thrilled) for senior photos. Kavan made…read moreit fun and we have a collection of wonderful, really exceptional photos to enjoy for ever.