There are so many wonderful things to be said about Nathan. I'll start will his professional, friendly, and prompt response when I reached out to him initially via email. Nathan always replied in a timely manner, was warm and kind, and was helpful in offering suggestions. When we arrived for our maternity photo shoot Nathan was already there and prepared. My husband and I were blown away by the beauty of the location (a spot Nathan had recommended when asked). During the shoot, Nathan made us feel relaxed, comfortable, and kept smiles on our faces. My husband and I are not what you would call naturals in front of a camera, and Nathan kept the environment fun, light, and comfortable. (I feel I should note that this is the first time in the almost 9 years I've known my husband that I didn't hear one complaint out of him during (or after) the whole time he was having his picture taken!) After we were done with the photo shoot, Nathan gave us a sweet surprise of water bottles and Kind bars for our hour ride home. Such thoughtfulness! Our photos arrived via email link and on a CD in a timely manner, and holy smokes are they beautiful! The quality of the pictures, and the talent that Nathan possesses can't be put into words! Everything was just...wow! My husband, family, friends, and I are just blown away by the pictures. From beginning to end we can't thank Nathan enough for everything he did! He is a true professional, kind individual, and wonderfully talented photographer. We will have these gifts (photos) he gave us to treasure for a lifetime. read more

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I used Nathan for my wedding photographer and saying I was amazed with my photos was an understatement. I met Nathan at a friends wedding that he was also the wedding photographer at. He was so personable and I saw how great her wedding photos turned out! Once I got engaged, I knew I had to have Nathan as my photographer and he was the first vendor we booked. He was so responsive throughout the entire process. With the stress of our wedding being delayed due to covid, he helped us stay positive and excited for the big day to come. I had so many questions while planning and he was quick to answer every time! Out of all my vendors, I spent the most time with him on the day of my wedding and he truly kept me at ease the entire day. All my friends and family have raved about Nathan. He was so friendly to all my guests and my other vendors. I had 15 bridesmaids (hard to handle) and he kept us having fun throughout the entire day! I have already recommended him to other friends and family members and will continue to do so. Many of my guests have already reached out to me asking for his information. Nathan is energetic, fun, friendly, and an incredibly talented photographer. I cannot express how much we appreciate him. He was able to capture our day so perfectly and we will cherish these photos forever. THANK YOU, for everything Nathan!!!! read more

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It was a wonderful experience from start to finish with Nathan. We cant ask for more. He was professional, on time and responsive. He captured a lot of beautiful moments from the event. All the photos are amazing. He also gave us the photos in CD (high resolution) which is a huge plus. My husband and I are so happy with his service. Thank you so much Nathan read more

We are so glad to have chosen to work with Nathan! My husband and I chose him back in March/April 2019 for our July 2020 wedding based on the quality & creativity of his photos and his detailed & timely responses via email. I really appreciate good communication! He sent us a congratulatory bottle of champagne and card after we put down our deposit with him which was such a wonderful surprise! Things like this really make you feel excited about getting married! He also shot our engagement photos as part of our photo package and brought us little gift bags with water, chocolate & goodies with Mr. & Mrs. on the bottles! Such a nice touch, again keeping the feeling of excitement going (especially during a 2 year engagement!). He had great insight into the photo locations in Newport Beach and I love the way the photos came out! We shot the photos in August and received them digitally and on a photo disc in the mail in September. As our wedding drew closer we planned out a timeline. We appreciated the time Nathan would take to go over things with us both via email and over the phone. The details matter so much! Once COVID hit, we weren't sure how that was going to affect our wedding so we held off on a decision until May. Things changed a lot with our wedding plans and we didn't think we would need Nathan during our reception. We realized we would need him but unfortunately he was not comfortable being indoors during COVID. My restaurant moved everything outside but unfortunately he was still not willing to shoot the reception. I ended up having to hire another photographer for the reception last minute a few weeks before the wedding. I have to be 100% honest that I was disappointed hearing that he would not commit to the full day, as that was the original commitment that was made pre-COVID. However, I understood that everyone has different comfortability & feelings when it comes to the pandemic and I rolled with the punches. He met us beforehand to check out the photo locations we had in mind for our newlywed photos which was great! He did an incredible job on our wedding day and sweat bullets all afternoon long taking photos. He also found an incredible spot for our newlywed photos which was just magical! We received our digital photos a month after our wedding and he sent a card and USB stick in the mail. He has been my most favorite vendor to work with and one of the kindest, most patient, thoughtful & hardworking people I've met. We can't put into words how much we appreciate his work on our special day and during all the time leading up to it! You cannot go wrong in choosing him as your photographer no matter the occasion! read more

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If you want amazing photos -- wedding, engagement, modeling, whatever -- Nathan is your guy. We hired him to do our wedding after seeing some of his work. Actually, he was a guest at our friend's wedding reception (not the hired photographer) and took some random shots on his own, and they were so awesome that we were sold. We looked at a lot of other photographers' work, but none compared to Nathan's. So not only is he beyond talented at what he does, he's the coolest, most down to earth guy ever. We felt instantly comfortable with him, as if he was one of our friends at our wedding. So if you want something different than the standard, cookie-cutter wedding photos, check out Nathan's work. It truly speaks for itself. I think you'll love him as much as we do. :) We seriously could not be happier with the beautiful, amazing, incredible images he captured! read more

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THE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT When looking for an engagement shoot photographer we knew this was a saturated OC market with lots of claims from photographers, but nothing about what would make a good photographer. Subsequently we were faced with lot of choices, but came across Nathan Jaffan photography after a glowing recommendation from a friend. In review of his portfolio his passion for photography was obvious but what also stood out is his innate ability to capture the right moments and make everyone look their best. Furthermore, his images weren't just "traditional"; he had an amazing spectrum of shots like I've never seen before. After deciding Nathan was a fit, our selection of his services continued to be validated in working with him throughout the process. Despite his recent debut in the industry (you would never know it by his portfolio), he arrived at the shoot with the vision and direction of a seasoned professional. Throughout the entire process, Nathan was accommodating, helpful and responsive. It's the delivering on the latter without sacrificing quality that creates the greatest satisfaction when using a service. I say this, because, let's be honest, it's that turnaround of professional proofs that is the most exciting part of this process so we can all post/send that link to . THE WEDDING Needless to say, after the engagement shoot we instantly booked Nathan Jaffan Photography for our wedding. Again, he blew our minds with his talent and vision! Nathan's detail, passion, and professionalism is unmatched. He took the time to understand our vision and took it beyond anything we could have encapsulated with words. The best way I can describe it is that was a "documentary" of our actual day. He captured both traditional, memorable, candid, and surprised moments of our wedding that left those invited and those who admired via in awe. Nathan Jaffan photography has created memories that will outlive both of us. read more

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Finding the right photographer for our wedding was one of my top priorities. Out of all of the money we are spending for that day, the pictures are the only thing we'll keep forever. None of the vendor suggestions provided by our venue seemed right so I took my search to yelp, which is where I found Nathan. As soon as I looked at his website, I was pretty certain I had found our photographer. In addition to the stunning photos he has posted, I was able to get a glimpse of his sense of humor and knew he would be a good match for us. What I like best about his work is that he incorporates the background and light beautifully with his subjects, and they work perfectly together with neither overshadowing the other or competing for attention. He responded promptly to my inquiry and we set up a meeting to have an opportunity to see some more of his work in person and be sure that he would be a good fit with our personalities. I had a little test for the photographers I met with which was to show them an example of an awkward family portrait that I would like to recreate during our wedding session(thanks pinterest!!). Not only did Nathan not roll his eyes at me, but I could tell that he got my sense of humor and is game to try anything. As soon as he let me know he would be able to accommodate my request for a second shooter, I was sold and signed the contract as soon as possible before some other bride stole him away for our date. So far we have had our engagement shoot, which was included in the package we selected, and the results far exceeded any expectations we had. I wanted a quirky setting for our photos and decided to do it at Pioneertown, which is an old western movie set/current tourist attraction out in Yucca Valley. Nathan is such a good sport and didn't flinch at the idea of driving more than two hours to do our session. He really put us at ease and isn't afraid to crawl and lay down in the dirt to get the perfect shot. A couple of days after he posted a sample picture from the day that was so beautiful that I would have been 100% satisfied had that been the only picture we got from the day. Obviously it wasn't, and a few short weeks later he provided us with the edited photos and each one was better than the last. It was almost impossible to pick a favorite for our save the date!! He provides three files: high resolution for printing, smaller files for posting on line, and one with his water mark that he humbly requests you use on social media to help spread the word for his amazing services if you are so inclined. As if his talent wasn't enough, I would be remiss if I didn't mention his OUTSTANDING customer service. First, he was the only vendor I met with who wasn't late for our meeting. I almost hired him without speaking a word when he showed up early. He communicates with you every step of the way and provides updates and checks in so you know you haven't been forgotten as there is such a long time lapse from signing the contract to the actual day. He sent us a lovely Christmas gift over the holidays that was so unnecessary and completely appreciated. On our way home from the engagement shoot, we wanted to buy him dinner as a thank you and he insisted on treating us. Our wedding is four months away and I am so thankful I found Nathan to capture it for us. We are already so happy with his work every step of the way and know that he will provide us with the most beautiful memories of our day. I'm sure that our relationship with him wont end with our wedding and he'll be the photographer we'll use for the family we are building together. read more

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By far the best wedding photographer we could ever ask for! My husband and I didn't know how much we were getting when we booked Nathan to shoot our wedding. However, he was the best person for the job. Let me start from the beginning... My husband, Joshua, and I were set on getting married in Southern California even though we had been living in the Bay Area for about four years. We met there, we grow our relationship there, had a lot of friends there--we had ties and wanted to "tie the knot" in an area that meant so much to us. We found a ceremony and reception location, and had begun to search for the vendors to make our dreams a reality. The reception site manager connected us to Nathan. We decided to meet with Nathan to get an initial sense of his style and to determine if we'd all get along. Because we didn't live in SoCal, we Skyped, coordinated a face-to-face meeting when we visited, and had several phone conversations. All of which resulted in booking Nathan as our photographer! We were set--until we had to change our wedding altogether. We found out that an important family member was not going to be able to make the trip down. Although we were sad about having to change EVERYTHING about our wedding (especially after paying deposits--ugh!), we were even more upset about the thought of searching for another photographer. We had gotten so comfortable with Nathan. We took a couple months for search for another venue in the Bay Area and then scheduled a conversation with Nathan to share the big news. Thankfully, he agreed to remain our photographer despite the location change. We were obviously thrilled! Fast-forwarding to a couple weeks before our wedding, Nathan did a fantastic job getting us ready and preparing himself to take the lead on the actual day. (Nathan had done this before for our engagement shoo. He was great with understanding our vision and keeping the situation low-stress.) Not only did he walked through the info sheet we completed to understand what we wanted and get his questions answered, but he sent us so many good vibes to keep us sane (you'll understand WHEN you book with him--*wink, wink*). We also sent him a Google Drive folder with inspiration pictures which he was able to incorporate and tailor to our style. Needless to say, the day of the wedding went off without a hitch (despite us getting behind schedule and Nathan getting us back on track). Nathan was able to take charge of our big families during the formal pictures--not an easy task! We recently received the final pictures and we can't express how elated we were with the product! Our pictures were absolutely gorgeous, captured our vision, and made us look like celebrities. His artist eye really came through and made every shot look like an editorial. Every single person who's seen our pictures tells us how amazing we look and how well Nathan did the job. Overall, Nathan delivered on his promise of telling our wedding story. He was a joy to work with and all our other vendors shared how great he got along with them--also an important thing given the wedding day takes team effort. *Note to Nathan* Nathan, Joshua and I are so pleased with your service and so glad we got to know one another better. We now trying to figure out a way to book you again for another life event--hopefully we'll figure something out. Thank you again for EVERYTHING! You're quite literally the best. read more

Nathan recently did a family photo shoot for us and as always the pictures turned out AMAZING. He is the most talented photographer and so fun to work with. Even though Nathan has been booked every weekend for weddings and photoshoots since we took our pictures, he worked non-stop to edit our pictures so we would have them in time to give as gifts this Christmas! He is so professional and really cares about his clients. I'm continuously impressed by him and his work. read more

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Nathan is the best of the best! We used Nathan for our wedding and our family photos. He not only takes beautiful pictures, but takes his time and he is extremely patient! We will continue to use Nathan and always refer him to our friends and family. I wish I could give him 10 stars! Thank you, Nathan! read more

AMAZING photographer!! Nathan is very professional and produces high quality work. He wasn't too pushy at all but took charge in making sure that we got all the pictures that we would want from our special day. I would highly recommend him to everybody. He worked so hard on our wedding day and was worth every penny we paid. We would choose him over and over again. read more

Nathan is a fantastic photographer, but more importantly, he is a great person to work with. Our entire experience from initial questions to booking to actually taking pictures was seamless and so professional. He is easy to get a hold of, quick in responding and the pictures he took were absolutely amazing! We had 5 grandkids that ranged in age from 4 to 13 in our family pictures and he somehow managed to get everyone smiling and looking great! We found Nathan because he photographed a friends wedding and did their family pictures and we have always been so impressed with everything he does. I would highly recommend him to anyone!! read more

We booked Nathan to be our wedding photographer later this summer and were thrilled with our engagement photo session. He drove down to San Diego to shoot us in some of our favorite local spots and truly captured us in our element. My fiance is a little camera shy, but Nathan was so easy going that we were all able to relax - leading to some awesome pics! Nathan prepared us ahead of time by suggesting a few different locations, several outfit changes, and encouraged us to bring along some props. He also gave us some great direction during the actual shoot, without making us feel too posed. After seeing the final edited photos, it is evident that Nathan has an innate talent for photography. Combine that with his creativity, strong work ethic, and attention to detail and you have an amazing photographer. We can hardly wait for him to shoot our wedding in August! read more

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From the moment we consulted with Nathan we knew we were with the right guy. Relaxed, Professional, Creative, Open minded and Non-Pressured are words that come to mind when we met Nathan. My wife and I can be tough clients as we are opinionated and Nathan assured us he understood our goals. His calmness put us at ease and he repeatedly told us, he understood what we wanted. He was right, our son's first birthday was captured better than we imagined and now we have it on file to reflect back on. We couldn't be more pleased with the candid shots and the creativity through his lens. We will definitely refer Nathan for any occasion. Thanks for the memories! read more

Nathan did the maternity shoot for my husband and I, and not only did we LOVE all the pictures but he was so awesome to work with. He also took pictures for my husband (a musician) at one of his concerts that turned out amazing. His pictures speak for themselves - as you can see he has a great eye, understands lighting, is super creative/artistic, and the quality of his images is top notch. But what I can also tell you is that he is a true professional and the nicest guy. He will communicate with you before the shoot to make sure he knows exactly what you want, he will take his time with you to give you a great variety of shots, he's not afraid to get dirty or do whatever it takes to get that perfect shot, and he will work extra hard to edit down the hundreds of photos and spend time touching up the photos to make sure they are perfect in every way. He is a total perfectionist and he really enjoys what he does. I HIGHLY recommend Nathan as your photographer for any occasion! UPDATE: Nathan just took pictures of our 8-month old baby and family for our holiday cards and a photo album, and the pictures turned out great! read more

Got to work with Nathan for our maternity shoot. My husband and I were very pleased with how the photos turned out. We loved how he can make the photos look so different and vibrant even if it was taken from a very simple place. He has such a great eye on how to make your pictures turn out unique based on your expectations and beyond that. Very professional photographer to work with! read more

As a shy groom, I was not overly excited about the photography aspect of our wedding, but I have to say that our experience with Nathan was great. He blended in with all the events of the day and made us feel very comfortable. He was very professional, responsive to all calls/emails, and very flexible. As a bonus, he was also just a really great guy. I think what speaks to his professionalism, talent, and creativity was his ability to make the picture portion of the day seem so easy, but yet produce many, many stunning and emotional pictures. He was able to capture all the amazing moments of our day, and for that we are very grateful. read more

They say a pictures worth a thousand words, well Nathan's photos tell stories! I was referred to Nathan after my wedding photographer cancelled on me last minute. After our initial meeting I knew he was the right photographer for me. As soon as we booked him it was as if he took the stress of our pictures out of our hands, he had through forms we had to fill out and I was so thank full for these the day of the wedding because the last thing you want it to get your crazy family in order for photos. He helped guide us through our newly wed photos so efficiently that we didn't need to do anything but pose and smile. Our photos finally arrived yesterday in the fanciest packaging and I could not believe the quality of photos we had. He captured every moment perfectly with lighting, smiles, colors all on point and made us look like models at the same time. The photos Nathan takes are absolutely breath taking and its his attention to detail and skill that really makes him the best photographer for such a special day! Thanks Nathan. read more

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6 years of knowing my wife translates into a lot of pictures detailing memories of our trips and life milestones. My favorite photo in a library of over 10,000 is from our wedding day. I realize it's cliche as we all strive to look our best on such an occasion, but I truly attribute my obsession with this photo to the professional who captured it. Thanks to Nathan for capturing this special moment (along with an amazing album of close contenders) that I will never get tired of looking at! Nathan is the man! read more

It is our pleasure to write a review for the Nathan Jaffan photography site. We hired Nathan to shoot our maternity and first born baby pictures. Nathan is a wonderful photographer in all aspects. He was extremely professional and was still able to maintain a very relaxed atmosphere. He is a charismatic person that has a special eye for finding the right setting for a picture. He takes the time to ensure that he has captured all the shots that you want and spends the necessary time editing them to create the perfect pictures. Looking back, we wish we would have known to use him for our wedding photographer. We have recommended Nathan's work to many friends and no one has been disappointed. I know that your experience with Nathan will be a positive one too. He is very passionate about his work and will make sure that you are happy with the final product. He is a blast to work with and very entertaining as well. Scott and Jennifer Arthur read more

Nathan is not only an amazing photographer but an absolute sweetheart! My fiancé and I were so nervous for our engagement photos and once we met him I felt as if we had known him for years! He made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole shoot! I HIGHLY recommend him! He is extremely professional and is so passionate about photography. Our pictures turned out phenomenal! read more

Nathan is a great photographer and person. I highly recommend Nathan for engagement and wedding photography. My daughters engagement photos were beyond expectation and her wedding photos were stunning. It is so hard to decide which photos we like the best. He will make sure you are comfortable with the camera which translates to wonderful photography. His pricing is reasonable considering the other photographers we interviewed. We couldn't be happier. read more

Nathan is an absolutely phenomenal photographer. He is just extremely talented. He captured the most authentic and beautiful shots during my family shoot. There were little candid moments during our shoot when he captured the most authentic photos between me and my daughter. Every single photo he delivered was breathtaking. I want to send them, post them, email them and share them with the world in every way possible. Now it's just really tough to pick just 1 photo for our Christmas card. Thank you, Nathan! read more

What a great experience with Nathan! I set out looking for photographers who would not charge us for every single picture taken and finally found Nathan. Had a great meeting with him and just decided to go for it! He kept in constant contact with me and never took more than an hour to reply to my messages and questions. It was very refreshing to have someone who was on top of his game. Finally, the day came and Nathan was thoroughly prepared having done the walk through once on his own prior to the photo shoot. it was a lot of fun and he definitely made it felt like he was a friend taking our photos! My fiance and i also received many old school post from Nathan which was clearly a joy to open every time. The final post was our engagement photos and it was beautifully crafted, wrapped and delivered to us. If you want someone who is responsible, takes good pictures and value for money, look no further! read more

Nathan was a dream to work with. My husband and I really wanted family photos with our new baby, but didn't want to spend upwards of $1,500 for a portrait, so we found the perfect solution with Nathan's spring family mini-sessions (shorter sessions with one outfit), which allowed us to get a talented photographer with stunning results for a great price. I was excited the moment we booked him and each time I looked at his website before our shoot. He was wonderful with our 4-month old son and put us at ease in the gorgeous mini-session location. (Because if you feel awkward, you and your photos will be awkward.) Nathan was prompt and clear in communications from the start, generous with his time, and on top of it all, thanked US for the shoot! His final product was beautifully packaged and delivered with a CD of the images, a print from the shoot, and a hand-written thank you note. Can't wait to work with him again! read more

Nathan did our engagement shoot and wedding in October 2014. As one who is not a fan of posing for photos, I can tell you that he did an amazing job. We ended up with great pictures of both days and I actually had fun with a good guy. I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

Nathan is Amazing! He was hired to photograph my daughter and son-in-law's engagement and wedding. We could not have asked for a more engaged and skilled professional. The photos are beautiful, artistic and a true reflection of our joyous day! 5stars! read more

When it comes to photographers, Nathan is the whole package. His easy going style made our engagement photo shoot a BLAST! He's professional, genuine, and truly in it to make your experience as comfortable and personal as possible. I'm usually not a fan of posing for pictures, but Nathan actually made it fun, so much so that I was secretly a little sad when the shoot was over. Not only are his photos amazing, but he has the unique ability of capturing the personality of the moment. Gone are the days of boring photo shoots with dry/creepy photographers. Nathan is a class act and I recommend him with complete confidence that your experience will be just as wonderful as ours was. You're THE MAN, Nathan!! read more