Best Wedding Photographer around!…read more John and his team were amazing to work with! Not only did he make shooting fun but the pictures came out beautiful. We were nervous about the rain ruining our photo ops, but John gave us the most amazing shots, I didn't even mind the rain! He was flexible, quick and easy to work with. As a bridal consultant I love recommending him my brides because I know they wont be disappointed! Thank you John!!!

If you're looking for great photos, this photographer is for you. Memories are important and what…read morebetter way to capture them with JMK photography. You only get one shot at capturing special occasions and John captured my senior perfectly. Thank you!

I asked Derek if he could shoot my surprise proposal and he did such a fantastic job. Communication…read morewith him was super quick and easy and he delivered big time on the day of. The photos were turned around super quick and all looked fantastic. Couldn't recommend his services enough!

From the owner: Sports photography for the entire family!read more

Chris was our photographer for our surprise proposal in Big Sur and there aren't enough good things…read moreto say about him and Good Eye Photography. From the location, to the nearby restaurant recommendations, and of course the perfect photos, Chris made everything so clear and easy. We are definitely not naturals in front of the camera, but he guided us through it all and made it so fun and memorable. You can tell how much he cares about his clients and his genuine love for the work he does. My new fiancé and I are so proud to show off these photos to our loved ones and will cherish them forever. If you need a trusted person to handle your photography needs, Chris is definitely your guy.

I worked with Chris for my surprise proposal at Carmel/Soberanes Trail, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He provided clear, detailed instructions on how to reach the location and shared helpful tips--like sending him our live location and a selfie in our proposal outfits so he could easily identify us. That level of preparation made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he planned everything. He made sure the spot was free of crowds and blended in perfectly as a "nature photographer," which kept the surprise completely intact. On the day of the proposal, Chris was punctual, professional, and incredibly patient. He spent about an hour with us, capturing such beautiful, genuine moments--all with a warm and friendly attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout. He also delivered the photos promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. One thing I especially appreciated was his integrity. Even though his pricing had increased between the time I booked and the actual shoot, he honored the original rate without hesitation. That says a lot about his character. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to capture a special moment. He played a big role in making our day unforgettable.

This review is long overdue. With all of the stress with planning a wedding, it was such a…read morepleasure to work with Mike. Mike was extremely professional and accommodating. I booked Mike to do my wedding and engagement photos about seven months before the wedding. We waited for better weather to take our engagement photos and ended up taking the engagement photos a month before the wedding. We took pictures at several locations in San Francisco, which took several hours because I wanted both day time beach photos and city lights pictures at night, and Mike was such a trooper! Even under the tight time constraints, Mike pulled through and put together gorgeous pictures for us. Mike and his assistant were so nice. They are so creative and perfectly captured this time in our lives that we will keep forever. Mike's turn around is super quick. My wedding package arrived before I was back from my honeymoon. Even though Mike was quick to turn the photos around, he did not skip on the quality.

Mike is fantastic! He photographed our wedding in San Francisco (yes, he drove up from Santa Cruz!)…read moreand we just received the pictures and we are extremely happy with them. Neither of us are photogenic and yet we look extremely happy, relaxed and natural. I provided a list of must have pictures & Mike made sure they were all taken as well as taking pictures of places that we had not even thought of, the building (even capturing a cable car in front), the foyer, hearts in Union Square, etc... Mike was like the invisible man during the reception and captured so many candids that really tell the story of how intimate & enjoyable our celebration was. Thank you so much Mike, can't wait to collaborate with you on putting together a wedding album.

Jojo is amazing and I can't recommend her more!! From our very first email she was enthusiastic,…read moreprofessional, and made me so comfortable and excited to work with her. That same energy continued through the entire wedding. I live in San Diego and was traveling to Santa Cruz for our wedding (and it was Covid). So, I was unable to meet with vendors in person and I don't have a network in Santa Cruz. Jojo offering numerous recommendations and referrals for me when I asked her and really helped me plan my wedding from afar. On top of being amazing to work with, Jojo is an unbelievable photographer!! She was so organized, and made sure to get every shot I had put on my shot list. Plus so many more that I didn't even know I wanted. The photographs were edited beautifully, and my husband and I were so happy when we saw them all. Just use Jojo :)

AMAZING. SO TALENTED. Jojo is not only absolutely incredible at her job, she is the sweetest person…read moreand made every experience with her so wonderful. Jojo's energy and passion is something I am so grateful for. Our engagement photos and wedding photos are better than I ever could have imagined, I can't put into words how blown away we are. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of a camera but trust me, that will change if you hire Jojo. She makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful and at ease. If I could give her 10 stars I would. You will not be disappointed if you hire this incredibly talented and sweet photographer

Looking for a photographer to capture your big moments, who makes you feel comfortable and beyond…read moreeasy to work with ? You have to work with Toanven Photography because you will not regret it at all and get everything you want and more!! Toan and team are the absolute very best - worked directly with Toan, Martin, Trieu, and Michael and all very professional and super easy to get along with! We used Toanven photography for our engagement photoshoot / pre wedding , church wedding ceremony at St.Jarlath Catholic Church and civil wedding at Nella terra cellars. Also used their videography services which was also really great. When looking for a photographer , we wanted to make sure that our photographer is easy going, can help guide us and has experience with our venue. I discovered Toanven photography because my best friend used their services for her wedding and after finding out Toan had lots of experience at Nella Terra we knew we had to meet him. On our first zoom call Toan was beyond welcoming and excited which made us excited. He made us laugh, made us comfortable and answered all of our questions and broke down the whole process. Before the wedding Toan helped us better plan our timeline for photos and took his time to understand what were the "must have photos". He gave us alternatives on how we can still get pictures with others and saving time. His advice on a family shot list was super helpful as well. On wedding day Toan was just the person I needed around me with all the craziness of wedding day. His personality bring calmness and he is quick to think if a photo location doesn't work well for the lighting - he found better positioning and areas for the photos the look flawless. Beyond helpful when it came to posing, how to stand , where to look and capture all the right angles. Lastly, Depending on the package you go for, you will get a set number of edits photos and our photos were so amazing it was hard to reach the number of edits we can use. That says a lot about how the quality of the photos are and how they already shine! So reach out to Toanven photography, I promise you will love every moment!

If you're looking for a photographer who really knows his craft, Toan at Toanvenphotography Studio…read moreis that guy. Came through his studio by Branham & Almaden and instantly felt like I was in good hands. Super chill, calm, and professional -- no ego, just pure passion for what he does. He's insanely dialed in with angles, lighting, and composition. The way he sets up shots and makes small adjustments shows how much detail he pays attention to. Nothing feels rushed, everything feels intentional. What really stands out is how comfortable he makes you feel in front of the camera. He gives clear direction without overdoing it, and somehow brings out your best look naturally. His eye for detail is next level -- from posture to shadows to background, he doesn't miss. You can tell he's someone who takes pride in his work and actually cares about delivering high-quality results, not just "getting the shot." The final photos came out clean, sharp, and professional -- honestly exceeded expectations. If you want someone who's skilled, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in making you look good, Toanvenphotography is it. Bay Area hidden gem for sure. Highly recommend.

We had such a great experience and loved every moment of working with Trinity Rose!! Can't wait to…read morework with her again. We love our photos!!!

From the owner: I love almost anything you can image, between weddings and elopements, photographing seniors,…read morecouples, and shows will always have a place in my heart. The creative opportunities that photography presents is endless, and I want to be a part of every moment of it

I wish I could give more than five stars. The customer service was outstanding--Shawn was…read moreincredibly accommodating and made everything seamless. As an event planner, I truly appreciated how easy they made my job. We hired Andy as the DJ and Adrianne for the photo booth for my mother-in-law's 95th birthday, and they absolutely elevated the entire event. Andy handled the music and MC duties effortlessly, making sure I didn't have to worry about a thing. He even paid attention to the crowd and switched things up when only the kids were on the dance floor, playing music just for them. It was thoughtful touches like that that made the party so memorable. Thank you SIM

Thank you Raffi for being such an amazing DJ for our wedding. You did a beautiful job keeping…read moreeverything flowing, reading the room, and making the reception feel fun and full of energy. We really appreciated how professional, kind, and easy you were to work with. The music, the timing, the announcements, and the games all helped make the day feel memorable. We are beyond grateful for your talent, your sense of humor and thankful you were part of our wedding day.

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 was referred to Adam through another photographer who unfortunately could no longer capture my…read moreengagement due to a last minute date change caused by rainy weather. From the get go, Adam was incredibly personable, communicative, and had great recommendations on proposal spots and tips on how to propose. We came up with a plan to propose at a secluded cliff and a surprise picnic at the beach afterwards. Adam was more than happy to coordinate with Dreamy Events by Ev and even suggested to push the proposal a bit earlier to accommodate for driving time in order to give us one full hour for photos! Adam delivered our sneak peaks and full album photos in a timely manner. Let me tell you, the photos came out AMAZING and we are so glad to have found him!!! Adam was incredible to work with and we would 100% recommend him to anybody looking for a photographer in the Carmel/Monterrey area.

We booked Yash for my baby shower. He is very professional, accommodating and clicks great pics. We…read moreloved the pictures he clicked for us and made our occasion very memorable. Would always recommend him

I would suggest Yash to anyone looking for good pics. He did a great job with his photography!read more