Brittany was superb the moment we spoke on the phone to plan a surprise proposal for my now…read morefiancée. I had a very specific place in mind to propose in Yosemite and Brittany was able to find the perfect spot for us. She went above and beyond by scoping out the exact spot a couple times throughout the month of planning we had. Her communication and flexibility was super appreciated. Closer to the proposal date, she even went down to the actual spot and gave me a plethora of options with different potential angles of the proposal shot. I was so happy and relieved that I had all these great options to choose from. She sent me tons of videos and photos explaining how to get to the spot and where to stand. On the day of the proposal, Brittany was there early and ready to capture the moment. And capture the moment she did indeed. The photo of the exact moment of the proposal came out better than I could have ever imagined! Seriously, I literally said "Holy ****" out loud. I know I'm hyping up this photo a lot but I'm not going to show it in this review. You'll just have to book Brittany to get your own amazing photos! Brittany was an absolute thrill to take photos with for the rest of the morning session we had with her. She was fun, easy to talk with, and super creative with her ideas for poses and action shots. We laughed a lot when we went through the final photos and this is exactly the feeling I was hoping to get. You can just tell that there's a certain level of passion and detail Brittany brings to the table when it comes to photography. She also knows Yosemite like the back of her hand as she took us to amazing spots and also recommended us some great trails to hit afterwards! If you're like me and you're looking for a photographer for a proposal, wedding, or anything and you have no idea who to book or what to look out for, just go with Brittany. I guarantee you're in good hands. She will 100% capture those moments you'll think of when you're older.

A couple days ago, I had a session with Brittany for maternity photos and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! I am pretty shy in front of the camera and Brittany really made me feel comfortable and truly turned the session I was so nervous about, into a session that was so fun and would love to do again! She was on top of communication from the start, which I also appreciated. Great experience all around and can't wait for another session!!

My wife and I discovered Patrick back in 2023 when we were searching for a photographer to shoot…read moreour engagement in Yosemite Valley (a place that holds a lot of special memories for us). Patrick's work immediately stood out to us because it was clear that he was able to capture not just his subjects but the landscape in a way that suggested intimate knowledge and even love for the nature of Yosemite. So, we had high expectations for his ability as an artist going in, but we were pleasantly surprised at how well we vibed with him as a person, too. Patrick made our day-long photoshoot easy and fun, and really brought out the joy of our engagement. And of course, the pictures were stunning. When we decided to get married in Big Sur two years later, our first decision (after the location, anyway) was asking Patrick to shoot our wedding. Patrick wasn't just our photographer but also our partner in planning to make sure we captured not only our special memories, but also the rugged beauty of Big Sur. The final photographs are beyond anything we could have imagined. Patrick's pictures were not just visually impressive - they were emotionally resonant. We will treasure our pictures and the memories we created with him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a wonderful person to work with, I cannot recommend Patrick Pike Studios highly enough. He is, simply put, the best. If you want photographs in Yosemite, you should work with him, and if you can convince him to work somewhere else, you should do that too. I guess we have to start thinking about where we should drag Patrick for a five-year anniversary photoshoot...

Patrick was a life saver! Our photographer fell through a day before our ceremony & Patrick saved…read morethe day! He did such a great job of capturing our day and making us comfortable. We received our pictures a few weeks after & they were perfect! We will cherish them forever! Thanks Patrick!

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!

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!

She took senior portraits of my son and they turned out just the way I had hoped. The proofs came…read moreback very quickly. She even went above and beyond to get one proof to me even quicker, so I could print it for his graduation ceremony/celebration. We were just very pleased with the product and the entire experience!

Jen was amazing and so easy to work with. My toddler was being insane and she still managed to take…read morebeautiful photos. The unedited pics were so great, I can't wait to see what she does with the edits.

We had the best experience with Half Dome productions. They are so easy to work with. Made us feel…read moreso comfortable and made it fun for us and our family. We had to downsize our large wedding to a very small intimate ceremony and they were able to work with us last minute. They worked so hard, we got our photos a lot quicker than I thought was possible and it was amazing. I can't say enough positive things about them. We will be definitely booking them again for our large reception next year.

Kuddos for the quick response. We had just booked photographer, but we appreciate her kind comments.read more

I will never use another photographer for my family again, and i'm a photographer!…read more She is super professional and just a pleasure to work with. Her photos are top notch and she has always made me feel and look amazing in every photo she's ever taken of me. I would and always do recommend her to all of my friends!

If I could give a zero star rating, I would. Several years back, Cindy took the senior photos for…read moremy oldest child and delivered incredible pics. Unbelievably, even though I made several attempts to get an invoice from her for payment, she never responded. OR when she did, she said, "Don't worry about it. We'll settle up later." When it was our middle son's turn for senior photos, I approached her again. She said that she was not really doing much photography anymore (red flag), but would be willing to take his portraits. We paid the sitting fee AND finally gave her a final payment for her previous work. She posted the proofs on her website, and we were thrilled with how she captured the essence of our son (who is on the autism spectrum)! Happy ending, right? Well, that was nearly 3 years ago. I can't tell you how many times I reached out to her to place and confirm an order--by phone, by email. I even dropped off a hand-written letter with our order at her work. She never responded. When I'd run into her in town, she would ask me to again re-send the order, which I did, but I would never hear back from her. When my husband saw her around town recently and asked about the pictures, she snapped at him, eventually threatening him with a restraining order(!!!) You can't make this stuff up! Reading the rest of these reviews breaks my heart. My son's heart was broken in that he never got ANY of the pictures that she took from that special time in his life, celebrating his incredible accomplishment of graduating from high school. I have learned that these are common stories around our community--she took pictures AND people's money, never to be heard from again. I'm not sure why she continues to be listed on YELP as a business provider. I have a great deal of compassion for folks like her who go through hard times. But when you turn your back on people who have extended kindness and understanding AND supported you in your business, karma has a way of catching up. 0 stars, indeed.

I would not recommend fiester photography as you cannot rely on her to actually give you the photos…read moreafter she takes them. She was the wedding photographer at a wedding I attended last year. Seven months after the wedding they still have not received the photos despite trying to contact her repeatedly. She is very unprofessional and unreliable.

From beginning to end, Derek was excellent. I had not allowed anyone to take my picture in years,…read moreespecially not in this setting. I had scoured for hours looking for the perfect photographer. I wanted something unique and personal in my photographs. Derek knew exactly the interpretation I was going for.Derek took the time to review some of the important things I wanted captured in the photos. When I saw Derek's work, I knew he was the one who thought outside the box, and he had a vision beyond what I could even imagine. Derek was always responsive and prompt in our interactions, and on the day of the shoot, Derek was so much more than I expected. He was friendly, professional, and kind, which made me feel comfortable as I was very nervous. The final results were breathtaking, and I couldn't believe it was me in the pictures. Derek was timely in delivering my gallery and was fair in his pricing. I would highly recommend Derek for any of your photography needs. I am looking forward to working with him again soon.

Derek is a real joy to work with and he is artistic without detracting from the subject of the…read morephotos. During the wedding we barely noticed him at all and he took great photos and he knows exactly how to get your good side