Our wedding video from Kao at Cast Life Studios is absolutely breathtaking! The video shows our day…read moreso beautifully, with such a genuine and natural feel. In addition to being an incredibly skilled videographer, Kao is super chill, personable, and easygoing. He made everyone feel comfortable, including our German Shepherd, who can be a little wary around strangers. He made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to truly be in the moment and enjoy our day--this truly meant so much to us because we were really able to be present with one another. Kao's talent for storytelling and attention to detail is incredible. He really captured the emotions, joy, and candid moments beautifully. Several bridal party members and guests even commented on how they saw Kao and his second shooter running up and down our venue to get the perfect shots, showing just how dedicated he is and how willing he is to go above and beyond to capture every special moment. You know you have a good videography team when you hear from multiple guests about the team was literally everywhere--not just running up and down the venue, but literally running up ridges and down walkways to get all the shots! We also received the raw footage of our video, which has been so fun to look back on and relive all the sweet in-between moments too. We highly recommend Kao at Cast Life Studios to anyone looking for a videographer who is both skilled and wonderful to work with!

Easy to work with. Very reliable and has great communication. The photos and videos are Amazing.read more

Coming from a same-sex relationship, my husband and I were apprehensive about finding a…read morephotographer who would be open, respectful, and responsive to the situation. We were so, so fortunate in finding Carol at Indigo Rain Photography.. During our whole session together, not once were there any awkward moments on either side, and Carol was absolutely able to capture the love and affection we share together. Carol was very professional in her approach, and got back with us in a very timely manner. We loved all of her pictures. We highly recommend Indigo Rain Photography.

I want to wholeheartedly recommend Indigo Rain Photography! I was in need of promotional images for…read moremy website, social media, press releases, and hard copy business print. Indigo Rain was exactly what my business needed, the perfect fusion of artistic and creative thinking with outstanding care and professionalism. Indigo worked with us to understand exactly what type of images we were trying to capture and the meaning/sentiment we were hoping convey. She enthusiastically brainstormed ideas and locations. Within an extremely short window of time, we selected a location, completed a dynamic photo shoot with a great variety of poses and settings, and had a personalized digital portfolio to preview. The outcomes were superlative! We got exactly what we had hoped for and much more! Throughout the entire process communication was clear, response times were quick, the product was outstanding, and the experience was so much fun! Thank you!

Great. Did my wedding, it was gas, sweet, funny, corporative, and very unique…read more Flowers were too good for my taste, felt even gayer at the wedding. Smells good too.

Natalie was a wonderful vendor to work with…read more She was incredibly professional, quick to respond, and created beautiful and absolutely perfect designs. She listened to my initial, fairly vague vision ("wildflowers" and "freshly picked" and "summer" and "whimsical"). Her initial floral proposal was clear, fair, and listed the flowers she would use. I could tell from reading it that she had really listened to what I wanted and had some great ideas. She was communicative and clear throughout the entire process, and helpful with thinking about design in general for the venue. The end result on the wedding day was absolutely perfect. I was so impressed by the beautiful arrangements, by how well she understands Yosemite and the venue location, and how well she was able to execute this amazing floral design. I highly recommend working with her for a professional experience with absolutely stunning results.

It's hard not to say something along the lines of "there's no words to describe how happy we are…read morewith Kate", and it seems like that's a common theme in her reviews - which should tell you something GREAT! Our Experience: To start, let's just say that even if Kate did not produce a single photo, we would have been thrilled with the day's experience, and just hanging out with her on our big day! We decided to book Kate for an adventure elopement, shooting from sunrise in Cook's meadow, until we watched the sun dip below the horizon at Sentinel dome. Despite how surreal eloping in Yosemite's grandeur was, Kate was there to position us, get us in the right spots and lighting, all in a way that felt completely natural. Kate didn't just take stereotypical wedding portraits, she captured every moment, silly, intimate, and spectacular, blending photography with storytelling. There are moments we didn't even realize she was there to capture - slinging her cameras at the ready (literally like John Wayne drawing his 6-shooters from the hip LOL)! For a couple with very few photos besides selfies, she made us look like pros, and most importantly, made it organic and fun. The Facts: Its easy for anyone to take a good photo in Yosemite. We saw several other wedding shoots during the day - trying to cram through tourists, and take the same photos as hundreds of other couples before them have. If that sounds good, DON'T book Kate. Kate provided a deep connection to Yosemite that only someone who literally grew up in the park could ever claim. Despite the full day shoot, she kept us on a plan to maximize every location, without feeling rushed. We booked Kate almost a year out. From the start, her communication was top level, helping us make decisions, plan, and remain calm! Every photo in our album is unique, not just a bunch of mediocre edits. We requested a few photos so we could print them for our family party a month later, and Kate found time to deliver our entire album! Kate didn't just take photos, she captured memories and moments that we'll be able to revlive when we look back at our magical day. When we are old and grey and our memories fade, we'll have these memories preserved because of Kate, and we're beyond grateful for that! There really are "no words to describe how happy we are with Kate", but if you are considering a Yosemite adventure, our two words are most indefinitely - " BOOK HER!"

Having Kate as our wedding day photographer was an absolute dream. We got married in Yosemite in…read moreApril and spent three hours the morning of the wedding getting pictures all over the valley and then Kate came back that afternoon for our ceremony. It was wonderful having someone know all of the good picture spots in the valley so we didn't have to worry about where to go or in what order to take any of the pictures. On top of that, Kate was the exact vibe we wanted for our wedding day - down to earth, relaxed, calm, and friendly. We aren't ones to ever get professional pictures done, but she made us feel relaxed in front of the camera and we truly had an enjoyable wedding morning with her. She rolled with it when we had already sent our rings off with the best man and she had to get pictures of them after the ceremony, and she was even the designated professional veil manager :). We have seen a few sneak peeks of our wedding photos so far and they are STUNNING. She perfectly captures the style we wanted, with a focus on the beauty of the Yosemite Valley while somehow still managing to capture the love my now husband and I share. If you're looking for someone who knows Yosemite like the back of her hand, someone who will be a calming presence on the biggest day of your life, and someone able to produce some epic pictures that will last a lifetime, Kate is your person!

We did a family shoot with Kevin and it was a totally cool experience. Family photo shoots can be…read moretedious and awkward but ours turned into more of an outdoor family activity. His photos turned out awesome! His professional attitude and ability to put up with my crazy family was top notch! Thanks for capturing the memories in high def! -The Ward Family

Kevin added fun & good energy to my niece's wedding with his Photo Booth & props!…read more We planned this destination wedding by phone & email. Kevin was always quick to respond & follow through with everything he said he would do. We were very impressed with the final product and promptness in which it was delivered. Thank you, Kevin at High Sierra Photography for fun images we will treasure forever!

Karissa and her assistant were phenomenal. The sneak peek photos are already stunning, and she…read moremanaged our shot list with ease. They seemed to be everywhere at once--capturing candid moments on the dance floor and making sure nothing was missed. We can't wait to see the full gallery, but we already know the memories she captured will be priceless.

She was super quick on responding in time and even giving suggestions on where to go. When it was…read moretime for pictures, she arrived on time and helped me find where I needed to go. During the photo shoot she made me laugh and was flexible to what I wanted and how I wanted to look. She got my pictures overnight which made it all special!

Ryan was absolutely amazing! He stepped in to shoot our micro wedding on short notice and made the…read moreentire experience feel effortless. He listened to everything we wanted and brought our vision to life perfectly. The photos came out more beautiful than I ever imagined. Everyone who has seen them says they look like they came straight out of a magazine. We are so grateful and will treasure these photos forever!

We cannot recommend Ryan enough! He was truly incredible and went above and beyond throughout our…read moreentire wedding experience. We had three separate photo shoots, and each one was unique and stunning. First, he joined us on the mountain for a snowboarding session--spending two hours capturing us completely in our element with the most breathtaking mountain backdrops. Then on the morning of our wedding, he met us at sunrise for an offsite shoot across multiple scenic locations. Those photos turned out absolutely magical. And on the day of the wedding, he flawlessly captured every important moment--from beautiful candid shots to portraits of us and our guests. Not only is he extremely talented, but he's also just a genuinely great person--chill, personable, and such a calming presence to have around on a busy and emotional day. We're so grateful for everything he did to help us remember this time forever. Highly, highly recommend!

Why haven't I written this review yet? We met for an engagement/family session in November and we…read moreabsolutely love Amanda. The vibe was chill, we had gotten lost and were late and instead of being pissy she used the time to scout the perfect location for our pictures as her original stop had been damaged by the fires. She made us laugh, we got great pictures, we had a good time. I actually came on here to get her number again to arrange our next family session and our wedding session (life happened, we had to postpone ‍) Pictures were returned quickly too, and in an easy online gallery that I was able to share and print from. Awesome, 100% recommend.

Amanda is completely and utterly amazing! She is very easy to talk to, kind, and very helpful. She…read morereferred me to local makeup artists (I had a destination wedding) and references on where to have prints made once we got our final shots. She also stayed longer than her scheduled time (speeches ran long) to make sure that she captured every special moment. Her photography brought me to tears.