I reached out to Ashley right after new years for the last minute photo shoot for my team. She got…read morein touch with me right away and did a deep dive of our needs over the phone. We're a fairly new team and Ashely was great in breaking the ice, keeping us engaged and whilst working on a very time frame - cue sunset shots! We were all prepped because of Ashley's guidance ahead of time and had a very fun shoot! We were very lucky to have her given the short notice. Thank you, Ashley!

So much fun shooting with Ashley. She's easy to work with, booking was straightforward. We clicked…read moreright away, felt like I've known her for years. I did three outfit changes and we shot at Broadway Pier in San Diego, off The Embarcadero. I will gladly rebook! She has a fresh, cool energy and made me feel chill the entire shoot. She scoped out the best areas around the Pier to shoot. She looked at her lighting and got some good motion shots. I was literally in heels, leaping in a cap and gown and she got the best shots.

We switched to Chris from a different photographer when my son maybe 2 and my daughter 4 ish…read more My friend's family and my cousin's family also utilized the prior photographer and all 3 of us now with Chris. I remember going to the Sharp clinic for pediatrician visits and seeing her photography on the San Diego Family Magazines. She's very down to earth, sociable, understanding, on-time, offers varied themed photo sessions in addition to regular appointment gigs, and maybe most importantly?... she's able to make my kids laugh (even with doing her gig solo!). This attribute makes for great, genuine photos. She will also provide feedback on outfits and "pose" you (little things I'm grateful for since I'm not much of a posing person and then single Dad trying to figure out outfits and what not). The only bad thing I can say, if it's a negative at all, is the online system to select/order photos from has a clunkiness to it specifically with the favorite/star system, but Chris points this out as part of her instructions and advises how to work that. So it's not enough to detract from rating (and I'd feel fake listings only all pro's and no con's).

Chris was a dream to work with. Before booking a photographer, I did extensive research and found…read moreher portfolio and aesthetic was exactly what I was looking for. She was able to meet my family on-site and made us feel comfortable and confident. The finished product completely met my expectations and we will definitely be booking her services for more milestones in the future.

Melissa is absolutely wonderful to work with! She answered all of my questions and communication…read morewas seamless leading up to (and on!) the big day. She not only shot our courthouse wedding but was a tremendous help in navigating/ timing the process. Every photo turned out stunning. We also had our 1.5 year old with us and Melissa had such patience and understanding, and was able to capture some wonderful photos in the midst of toddler chaos. Would recommend 100x over! Thank you Melissa!

Melissa is very approachable and knew exactly what she was doing. We got married at the Courthouse…read morewith just the two of us. She was our witness. My husband and I had a blast. We requested to take photos with my husband's Harley. We got some great shots at the shooting area near the courthouse. I actually requested more time to do a fun shoot at in n out. It is not where we met but it's one of my husbands favorite places. Melissa loved the idea. And honestly those are mine and everyone's favorite photos. I would love to work with her again. She was very patient with me. I kept turning my head the opposite way she was telling me, but not once did she sound frustrated. Melissa was amazing.

Lisa was a perfect choice for my surprise proposal + engagement photos. Lisa took the worry out of…read moretrying to find a good location to propose in SD. She told me exactly where to meet and captured all the moments while making it easy every step of the way. Lisa also did so well at bringing great vibes and helping us with our poses for the engagement shoot after the proposal. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking about getting engaged in SD.

Second time writing a review on Lisa's work--because of how amazing she is(she didn't ask me to…read morewrite this)! Our family members are generally all awkward with taking pictures(Chandler's face-ish situation) but she was able to find and capture the most genuine moments!

Liz was extremely responsive and really listened to what we wanted for our daughters senior…read morepictures. She made sure the location and lighting were PERFECT. She was fantastic and paying my daughter for just the right angles and background in her pictures. We spent two days with her any 2 storage locations and all the pictures turned out Amazing! I would recommend her to anyone looking for the best photographer in the San Diego area. We live in Las Vegas and we will be driving back down here at the end of the year. Once my daughter picks a college to do pictures with her again. Here are some of our favorites from our shoot.

Elizabeth was incredibly thorough and professional throughout the entire process. Her photos turned…read moreout absolutely amazing, and her pricing was very affordable. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we were completely satisfied. Not only did we receive our finished photos earlier than expected, but they were exactly what I had envisioned. She exceeded my expectations and delivered beautiful results. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and professional photographer!

Great experience and results with Heather! She responded to my Yelp request for information swiftly…read moreand with all the information I needed to make a decision. She was very communicative throughout the process and delivered the results on time. The request was to get pictures of a property we needed to advertise for rent and she went above and beyond on that sending full size as well as resized pictures, which are perfect to use in a listing. The delivery was in digital format by email, so minimal fuss and effort for me. Thank you, Heather, we'll gladly use your services in the future and recommend you to others.

Heather was wonderful to work with, she was quick to respond and pricing was fair. She covered my…read morebirthday party for 2 hours and while everyone had an amazing time during the party, it's having beautiful photos afterwards that's the cherry on top for me. She was quick to give me access to her gallery and it was very easy to download and share. I definitely recommend working with Heather, I would love to have her capture my family's beautiful moments when in SD.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Brandon on June 7th for an intimate wedding at The…read moreDana on Mission Bay. As a wedding coordinator, I'm always a little skeptical when working with new vendors because you never know what to expect in terms of professionalism, communication, and work ethic. Brandon exceeded every expectation. He was incredibly easy to work with, provided great direction during photos, and helped create a fun, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. His sense of humor and lighthearted personality made the experience enjoyable for both the couple and the vendor team. From what I've seen on social media, his work is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to see the full gallery from our event. I would confidently recommend Brandon to my clients and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Brandon is a great photographer. Helped me by being incognito for my proposal. Went a week before…read morethe big day to go over the game plan at the location I wanted, gave me great pointers on how to go about asking my fiance. His action shots were great, editing style was my favorite. His turn around time was VERY VERY fast to get us the pictures to share with our loved ones. Such a great pleasure to work with Brandon. 10/10 experience with him and will be recommending him to anyone in the San Diego area. My experience with him was fantastic and exceeded my expectations by a mile! Brandon you're the man and you helped capture our moment to cherish forever. May God bless you Brandon

We could not be happier with our decision to book True Photography & Video for our wedding! From…read morethe very beginning, their customer service has been absolutely amazing. They have made the entire process so easy and enjoyable, taking the time to walk us through every detail, helping us choose our photography style, and setting up a convenient online portal where we can view our package and explore additional services. They even offer a generous credit toward an optional engagement session, which we are SO glad we took advantage of! Our dedicated photographer, Jason, recently photographed our engagement session with my fiancé and our two young children and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. His communication leading up to the shoot was exceptional, and he made all four of us feel completely comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. He captured our family so beautifully and naturally, and the entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. To top it all off, we received our completed gallery in less than a week, and the photos are absolutely STUNNING! We have received countless compliments, with several people telling us they are some of the best photos they've ever seen. We've already recommended True Photography & Video to friends and family, and our experience has set the bar incredibly high for our upcoming wedding in March. We genuinely cannot wait to see what Jason captures on our wedding day! Choosing True Photography & Video was one of the best decisions we've made in planning our wedding. Thank you to the entire team, and especially Jason, for such an amazing experience. We are beyond happy with everything!

I selected True Photography to shoot my engagement photos and wedding day. We had Pauleen as our…read moremain photographer for the wedding, with Myro as the second photographer. Both Pauleen and Myro are incredibly talented and professional photographers. Pauleen helped make us feel entirely at ease in front of the camera with her directions and constantly hyping us up. On our wedding day, she knew all the best photo spots at our venue and was able to get us a wide variety of photos for our couple's portraits. Myro did a fantastic job getting photos of all our guests during the cocktail hour. We had several guests compliment how friendly he was and how many people he captured. In the background leading up to our wedding day, the True Photography team helped put a photography timeline that aligned with our wedding coordinator's timeline. This helped ensure we got all the photos needed included first looks, couple's portraits, family portraits, etc. No special moment was missed by the team throughout the wedding. From first looks to dancing at the end of the night, we the full story of our wedding day captured!

Amazing!! She's simply amazing!!!…read more I have one child, and her Senior Session was one that we looked forward to for many years. I reached out to a friend of mine who also does photography and she provided me with a list of photographers she would recommend. I told her I wanted the photographer she would use for her own pictures because I valued her opinion. She said without a doubt, select Leigh Castelli. I sent my daughter the links of all the photographers, and she too selected Leigh, so, we moved forward with booking. We had no idea what to expect, only that my daughter wanted her session at the beach. We met Leigh there and she had already found a few places she wanted to take pictures. The scenery, the lighting, and the moments she captured were absolutely perfect! She seemed to have a natural way about bringing out my daughter's personality immediately. She spent nearly two hours all over the area capturing shots I would never have imagined. I didn't have to worry about a thing; just let her do her work, and that's exactly what I needed. That evening she sent us a sneak peek of the photos and within a week I had the entire digital download available for me to make my selections. Leigh Castelli Photography was everything I hoped for, and much more. I'm so thankful to have found her to capture one of the most precious events in my daughter's life. Thank you, Leigh! I will definitely use your services in the future and will recommend you to everyone.

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!