I did not know the ideal timeframe to take these newborn photos was 1-2 weeks old. Despite this, we…read morewere able to have amazing newborn photos with our 3 week old daughter. This was our first time doing these type of photos and overall experience exceeded our expectations. We just had to show up with the baby and she took care of everything. I will break down for you why Nieshka is awesome and what I learned about newborn photography... 1) Styling skills: She has a great collection of all different fabrics, headbands, beds, baskets, props etc. You can tell she spends time thinking about these items and sourcing them from all over the world. I picked out 3 fabrics and 2 artificial plants I liked and based on that she was able to style the entire shoot, giving me just the right number of options (usually 2) so it was not overwhelming. 2) Newborn skills: She knows how to handle babies, get them to sleep and also wrap them in different fabrics while keeping them asleep. Anyone who has swaddled a baby while trying to keep them sleeping can appreciate this is not any easy task. She was also very conscious of cleanliness 3) Photography skills: She is taking photos in her studio and works to get the best pictures, including adjusting the baby (literally the way the baby's mouth was open). Also our baby was at the height of her baby acne. So many pimples on one eyelid I could not count them all! But I had no idea that Nieshka could magically edit the photos to provide me both the real and airbrushed skin versions. 4) Client service: Her process is easy and clearly communicated through email. Everything was on time and easy to access/download through the gallery site provided. We love having these special photos to share with our friends and family.

Nieshka was fabulous. This review is long overdue…read more I took my newborn to her after another photographer stopped responding to me. Nieshka responded immediately and was able to squeeze me in for an appointment for newborn photos. Her in-home studio is fabulous, and she followed COVID-19 protocols. She has every color prop you can imagine. You will be so pleased! Unfortunately, my son was very fussy and cried a lot. Nieshka was still able to capture some gorgeous shots of him. She worked so well with him. I am hoping to have her take his six-month photos because she was awesome!

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!!

Maria from the Santa Cruz area is exceptional in every way, an exceptionally talented photographer,…read morean exceptionally kind, warm and nurturing individual, and an exceptionally enthusiastic and consummately professional participant in our yearly family beach shoots. Maria brought pure joy to each of those four mornings photographing myself, my husband, our two daughters and their spouses, and our seven grandchildren. She has created memories that will last a lifetime and will create even more for us next year when we return to Santa Cruz. One more note: Maria has taken headshots during two of those shoots for my husband's and daughters' law firm that capture the spirit of their firm and their shared professional goals.

Maria from Pink Light was so fun and easy to work with. I'm awkward in front of the camera, but…read moreMaria made it fun! She captured so many great shots. Shortly after my wedding, she sent me a little sneak peak to share with family and friends. I would absolutely work with her again. Her prices seemed on par with other photographers I looked at and friends have worked with.

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!

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.

We were so happy with our choice of selecting Rebecca to shoot our wedding. This being second…read moremarriages for both of us, we wanted to keep it simple. Rebecca was the only photographer in the area who was willing to work only three hours on a Saturday evening, versus the typical 5-8 hour packages everyone else required. Rebecca and her assistant took us to the Surfrider Museum before the ceremony to get some shots of the two of us. I thought we'd just go and get a few and be done, but they were willing to go to multiple areas to get a range of backgrounds. I loved her creative eye taking us to a field of dried grass and trees - the photos there turned out great! She was even willing to edit and send me a handful of photos just a few days after the wedding so I could include them in a slideshow we were showing at a hometown reception the next weekend. Everyone loved seeing them! Thank you Rebecca for beautifully capturing our day!

We used Rebecca Stark for our micro ceremony and wedding reception (two seperate days). We loved…read moreour photos from both days and loved how easy it was to get along with Rebecca. She did a great job dealing with the harsh sun of our micro ceremony and helping us feel comfortable taking photos. Our sunset photos from our reception are beautiful. She was a great choice!

I am so pleased with Veronica's work! I would highly recommend her services to anyone! The process…read morewas effortless and Kristina was a delight to work with.

We worked with Camille. She was so sweet and patient with our big family shoot. Veronica was…read moreamazing with coordination and check ins. Super fast communication and just a wonderful experience all the way around

Sandy is creative, professional, and truly knows how to make each session special. We have had the…read morepleasure of working with her for both maternity and newborn photoshoots, and every experience has been wonderful. She is so gentle and careful when posing newborns, which made us feel completely comfortable and confident. We look forward to work with her again.

Such a wonderful experience working with her for our baby boy's newborn and 100-day sessions. She…read moreis incredibly talented, yet so humble, warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Every time we enter her studio, she is always so open to welcoming our ideas and has this beautiful ability to give life to exactly what we have envisioned with her creative touch as a surprise. She never rushes the session and makes our little one and our entire family feel completely comfortable and welcomed . Even with our additional editing requests, she has always been so kind and accommodating. Truly a lovely person and a gifted photographer--we'll cherish these memories for a lifetime.

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!