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Sunset photo for our wedding!
Nancy T.

This review is long overdue! My now husband Brian and I were looking for a photographer and we are so fortunate we found the AMAZING Mikal with LOKITM for our wedding on 11/11/2017! The price was very reasonable--I couldn't find a better package for a photographer of his caliber here in the Bay Area. We were also able to negotiate a group deal for Mikal to shoot our wedding here in Norcal along with my friend Maria's wedding the day before also here in the Bay Area. We had seen Mikal's work before when he photographed our friends' wedding in SoCal and knew how amazing his work was and wanted to book him immediately. We are so grateful he and Catherine were willing to travel up here to shoot our wedding and they were so professional, amazing and easy going. The day of the wedding Mikal and Catherine were early to the venue (whereas we were late, darn that GPS that made us back track) and he was super calm and cool as a cucumber throughout the day. They were both very friendly, professional, and easy going. It helped a lot that Mikal was able to provide us with some guidance on how to pose and where to look because we had no idea what to do during the different takes. We also requested certain shots with family as well, and a mix of photos close up and far away and Mikal made sure to get that all done for us. He perfectly captured the essence of our wedding: all the emotion, laughter, and love. The day after our wedding we received about 25 favorite/teaser photos from Mikal on Facebook, super quick!!! Then a month later we received all our photos online and our USB in the mail with printouts of some of his favorite shots. We love our wedding photos so much and blew some up and gave them to our families as holiday gifts this Christmas...everyone loved them! We are so pleased with the quality of their work and happy we can continue to relive the day for years to come. Thank you Mikal and Catherine for all your hard work in photographing our special wedding day!

Engagement photo

Mikal was absolutely amazing and everything we could have asked for!! We had an engagement photo shoot, and then he and a great assistant photographed our wedding. He was fun to spend time with, made us feel comfortable, and of course produced beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. He was communicative and accommodating during multiple date changes during the pandemic. His service was priced well and was an amazing quality in all ways. We've recommended him to all our friends that have needed a wedding photographer since!

Engagement Photo
Danica A.

My experience with a photographer couldn't have been any better. My husband and I are very low key people and really would prefer to be who we are rather than trying to portray a magazine cover. WE GOT BOTH! Mikal is so incredibly easy to get along with he's laid back and makes you feel so comfortable. Our engagement pictures was a perfect time to get to know him and get comfortable in front of the camera so we were ready, come wedding time. On the wedding day he brought his helper Julian who was equally awesome. I continue to get so many compliments "You're going to have such great photos because your photographers were everywhere!" And the best part about that was I didn't even notice where they were. They were respectful of my space and allowing me to live in the moment to consider this being the biggest day of my life instead of worrying about if I'm smiling in that picture or is that my good angle? I was able to go through the day doing all the things and talking to all the people that meant so much to me and he captured every moment. Can't wait for the next reason to need a photographer. Mikal will be my first call.

Dwayne G.

We highly recommend LOKITM Photography. Mikal was very accomodating, down to earth and up front from the moment we met with him. He truly wants to get to know his clients to provide the best services possible. Our engagement photos were awesome! He made it very easy and comfortable to be photographed. The day of the wedding was much of the same. Mikal anf Julius were very easy to work with and their photos really take us back to those special moments throughout the day. It was a pleasure working with both of them and we highly recommend them!

You can't tell from the photo, but there were hundreds of people on the beach!
Christine B.

LOKITM Photography is the best! Mikal was really nice and easy going from the moment we met him. My husband and I had our engagement photos with Mikal first and he made it really easy! We were both really nervous about posing for photos and he made it a fun and easy experience! Not only did he make us look great in the photos, he made us feel great while taking them! It was 100 degrees the day we took the engagement photos and we all managed to stay sane and ended up with incredible photos. For the wedding, we had Mikal and Christian take our photos and it was amazing again! They both were easy to work with and made all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen comfortable. Nate and I were not as nervous this time around because we knew that the photos would look great! I also appreciate Mikal and Christian's sense of humor and easy going personalities! Weddings can be very stressful and they were both there to keep us smiling throughout the night! I highly recommend Lok In the Moment for any photos you need! Mikal and his team will not disappoint you!

Navil G.

My husband Pedro and I booked LOKITM for our wedding a few months ago (our review is long overdue) and we couldn't be happier to have them capture one of the most important days of our lives. Mikal also did our engagement session at Joshua Tree and the pictures were stunning!!! Mikal was very professional since day one, always prompt to reply and punctual. He always made us feel comfortable during our photoshoots and had many ideas. The day of the wedding Mikal and Julius were so attentive, and did an amazing job at capturing all the details and everything we asked him to capture. Julius was also great! We've gotten soooo many compliments about our engagement/wedding pictures. Look no further, i assure you, that you will be so pleased with LOKITM (professional service, easy to work with and amazing pictures)! Thank you Mikal and Julius!

Our engagement shoot at Palo Verdes!

This review is long over due! My husband and I were looking for wedding photographers and came across Mikal's Instagram! We loved his work and set up an appointment to discuss the different packages that he offers. All the packages were reasonably priced and we even get to personalized our package which we loved! Mikal was very attentive and answered all of our questions! On both the day of our engagement and wedding shoot, Mikal and Julius made the whole wedding party felt at ease! We had so much fun taking our pictures that the time just flew by like that! We would totally recommend LOKITM!

Stephanie G.

My husband and I are beyond HAPPY with our wedding & engagement pictures. We have been married for 4 years and recently had a religious ceremony. As soon as we started planning we knew that we wanted Mikal and his team to capture our special day. Mikal is very detail oriented and asked about our vision. We shared with him that we love the desert and nature so he suggested places that would bring our vision come to life. Most importantly our pictures captured the love and emotion of our wedding day and to us that is priceless. If you are looking for AMAZING photography team look no further and be assured that you are in the best of hands.

Angeli M.

Mikal was so wonderful! He helped my husband and I feel comfortable in taking pictures. He was also very attentive and made sure we got all the photos we wanted. He was also very quick to respond to any emails i sent in regards to planning and execution. They were so great I even recommended them to my cousin who also used them for their wedding and loved everything! I def recommend him! He was the probably the best part and easiest to coordinate for my wedding. Execution was flawless!

K P.

Mikal & Julius are both amazing. My husband and I hired them to do our wedding. Their attention to detail was exquisite & the way they used the natural lighting was outstanding. We are so happy we chose them as our photographers. Thank you so much Mikal & Julius. I will recommend you both to anyone we know who need a photographer for an engagement or wedding! Can't wait to see all of our pictures :)

Samantha N.

We chose Mikal to do our engagement and wedding shoot. On both occasions, Mikal and his assistants (James and Julius) did an amazing job. Each of them are professional but very approachable. Our engagement shoot was done at the Japanese garden in CSULB--the weekend of graduation! So you can imagine how busy it was in the garden. We even spotted another couple getting their engagement shoot done too. But Mikal and James were able to pull through and photograph us as if we had the whole garden to ourselves! Fast forward several months later to our wedding. It was crazy busy, but Mikal and Julius were able to capture a lot of beautiful moments that day. Our photos arrived much sooner than anticipated, and they turned out stunning. I love that the shots can range from dramatic to simplistic, but beautiful all the same. It was great working with him. A part of me misses having our own "paparazzi"!

Our first look captured by LOKITM (Mikal & Julius)
Earlvin R.

We highly recommend Mikal & Julius (LOKITM) as your event photographers :) Photography Quality: Clear, Great color, Photographers know how to take advantage of lighting and depth of field. Understands and able to capture key moments (Wedding). Photographers: Professional, organized and orderly, easy to get along with, knows how to keep a timeline and work with family members and friends Mikal and Julius go above and beyond in their work. Their photo work comes out very natural and captures the days events in a classic style that we've enjoyed looking over since receiving them. They're naturals when navigating and staging their photo opportunities throughout the day. They're organized, know how to work with locations, family members and finding a balance between giving order to be able to get the photos you want but also allowing the day to flow naturally. LOKITM for us were hired for Engagement / Wedding photography and during those days, we were able to focus on taking care of the days various events - while Mikal and Julius worked in the background taking care of their business. They're also great photographers for traditional Asian weddings - meaning they are aware of the nuance differences in relation to a standard American Style wedding. (They're great at American style weddings as well) As for the final Products, quality is great and delivered in a timely manner for us to enjoy. Recommendations: Contact them early for your dates rather than last minute. Provide a clear, detailed outline of the days events to help them plan their day. Remember to use your allotted hours wisely. In regards to cost, we feel that we definitely got our money's worth (Great Quality Photos and very easy to work with during the days events).

Beautiful shot at University of the Pacific.
Sothary C.

Dearest LOKITM Team, There is so much to say in very little provided space but I will do my best to sum up all the great things. I'll write this review in categories as I find that is most useful when potential clients are doing their research. COMMUNICATION: I was able to reach out the the team via email and in 24 hours they were able to answer my query. I was quick to lock in the date that I wanted for the wedding. Once, that was completed the process was a simply a breeze. A few weeks before the wedding they sent us all the information we needed and proceeded with excitement. During the wedding as we had a full day of traditional Cambodian Ceremonies and I was pleased with Mikal and Julius's communication with our guests and others involved. They were clear and concise about the direction they wanted people to be in to capture the most important moments. Post wedding communication was great, since they knew we were going to be off in our honeymoon they were considerate of that and followed up a week later. They are really good with email communication as well as text communication especially on the day of the wedding as things can get a bit hectic. PROFESSIONALISM: It's simple, from the start of this photography seeking process to the very end the LOKITM team has been nothing but professional. They were on time, they were aware of the schedule and always made sure to see if the clients were okay. Not only professional but were empathetic of situations that arise during the wedding day. PHOTOS: The photos will speak for themselves but overall the attention to details and capturing the candid moments were priceless! My husband and I couldn't have been more pleased to have hired LOKITM. Hands down I would recommend them to anyone who is seeking a team of professional, creative and friendly photographers.Thanks for being a part of our wedding day to capture all of the lifetime of memories. Again with much love and appreciation, Mr. and Mrs. Sok Denver, Colorado

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