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!

Ben was super friendly and easy to work with! We both are introverted but this photo session came…read morenaturally and was so fun :) Our engagement photos came out so well and we are excited to work with him again for our wedding in a couple of weeks :D

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 used Rachel earlier this month for family photos after our son turned one and we loved her! She…read morewas prompt in responding to my inquiry and her prices and packages are competitive. On the day of our shoot, my husband woke up very sick. He wanted to cancel but I begged him to hang in for a few hours until our session was complete. He agreed but he was irritable the whole time. Our son was cranky and teething and hadn't slept through the night for at least a week. Plus we had just partied for three days with out friends at our family beach house in Moss Landing so I was super tired! To top it off, the weather on the afternoon of our shoot was unforgiving. When Rachel arrived we sort of rushed her through our session because we all wanted to get back home to the Bay. I figured we wouldn't get a lot of good shots but if we got at least a few it wouldn't be wasted effort. She was gracious and patient and gave us just the right amount of direction that we needed since my husband and I feel super awkward in front of the camera. Despite giving her zero workable material, the photos came out gorgeous! (And we received them in a week!) I couldn't believe it. She made something out of nothing and now we have these beautiful and precious photos of our family to cherish forever. We will definitely be using Rachel again! We are so so full of gratitude!

Amazing! My wife and I are overjoyed the photos we got from our session. Rachel was a great…read morephotographer and quickly made us feel at ease in a usually awkward situation.

Working with Maria Villano photography was the best aspect of our wedding. Here's why, Maria is the…read moreend to end professional talented photographer who has her organization and expertise down to an art form. She helped us out in so many aspects of the planning process and is trustworthy. She cares about your vision and your comfort level all the while capturing great beauty and magical memories. The results of our photos was and still is overwhelmingly wonderful. We are so grateful to have been able to work together from the start of the planning process, to engagement photos (so fun too, and we don't love cameras), to one of the most special days of our life. I could go on and on about her eye for detail, calm and thoughtful approach and her love for what she is doing in the industry. You and your partner will be lucky and relieved to work with her. For an event that goes by so fast, Maria will help you see things you might have missed during the day. Beyond grateful she was our wedding photographer.

My fiance and I are from Alabama and he surprised me with a proposal on our trip to Carmel. He…read morehired Maria to photograph and it could not have been more perfect! He spent a very long time researching photographers in the area and it was the best choice ever! We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and I look at them constantly! Im so glad we will always have these pictures! Thank you Maria!!

If you are reading this stop looking for another photographer! Lorinda is the absolute best. She…read morewent above and beyond with our surprise engagement shoot this past weekend. Coming from Sacramento, I had no clue where to pull off the surprise, but Lorinda had the answers for everything. Which beach to have as the venue, which hotel to stay at, and even had extra outfits for my now fiancé to change in to. We had a lot of family come in for the surprise and she was extremely professional with guiding all of them as well. As for the shoot itself, Lorinda captured our memorable moment with some stunning images. She knew exactly what she was doing, which lighting worked for each pose, she made us very comfortable, and the whole shoot felt very candid. Thank you again Lorinda for everything, 5/5 is an understatement.

We have been lucky enough to have Lorinda take our engagement photos, wedding photos, maternity…read morephotos, and most recently our birth photography. She has been a staple in our growing family over the past few years and we are so lucky to have such a talented, skilled, creative, and comforting photographer. Lorinda is true professional in every way and always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel incredible in front of the camera and even better once you see the high quality photos. Lorinda has captured so many memories and moments of our growing family and we are so grateful for her and we are always looking forward to asking her to photograph our family.

Just like any other portrait place, this place is pricey…read more Their service is phenomenal. Its run by a husband and wife team. They have a great office. An awesome way to show you your photos. They make you feel very good. Gregg is an amazing photographer, and your smiles will always come out very natural. GO WITH THIS Company when choosing a photographer for portraits.

I am so proud to have beautiful portraits of my family. The way every detail was addressed was top…read morenotch--from the initial consultation to what we would wear (one of my big questions) to the final presentation. I could tell my satisfaction--like total satisfaction-- was what was important to this husband and wife professional team. Having such a beautiful keepsake book of our daughters portraits, as well as our whole family has been a wonderful acquistion that I have showed off over and over. I cannot say enough about the quality of work and the service we received. Gregg made it so fun for us, we laughed and relaxed and really enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this photographer to anyone.

We've had the pleasure of working with Brent on a couple of occasions and absolutely loved our…read morefamily photos and our son's 1 year old birthday pictures! Several of our family and friends had to get their pictures done by him too, because they said they were so inspired at how nice ours turned out. It was an incredible experience all around. Brent made us feel comfortable and was great at directing us to get some awesome shots. We will treasure them forever, thank you! Highly recommend!

Brent is an outstanding photographer. He was able to capture three generations of our family in…read moresome of my favorite photographs ever! His style is fresh and unique, his portraits feel much more special than just an ordinary portrait photographer. Brent's ability to connect and get his subjects comfortable is amazing!

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!

Christie is someone who has truly found her calling and is doing exactly what she was meant to do…read more She is passionate about her profession and truly puts 100% into what she does. Everything about her work is top drawer. I would never hesitate to hire her for any photographic assignment.

I have worked with Christie for several formats, business to casual. She is a true artist, and…read moregets the best for her clients by using her creative process. I recommend her for any and all of your photographic needs. She does not disappoint!!! Deni Argain

We had our wedding at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Park and found Ian's name on the the vendor list…read moreprovided during a wedding fair. After talking with a couple of photographers, we knew Ian was the perfect match. He is very personable, professional, and had great photos! We also LOVED the fact he provided us with our photos on a disc automatically, rather than charging for this as many other photographers do. We also appreciated the fact he did not include the price of an album in his fees. While he offered this as a service, it was not mandatory, like many of the other people we looked at. We just got our photos back tonight and could not be happier. We could not wait to yelp him! We highly recommend his services and also loved the fact he was the one who recommended our florist who also turned out to be simply amazing (Chestnut and Vine in Berkeley).

I want to give Ian 10,000 stars. He brings a huge dose of fun, enthusiasm, and creativity to your…read morephotographs. We were running behind schedule on our wedding day due to a couple of factors but Ian was the voice of calm as he navigated a couple of lost key guests, he directed people with great command after our ceremony and tried as hard as he could to get us to the reception on time. I heard him making jokes with my guests and he was very professional through the whole event. we just got our pictures back and they are perfect. I didn't point out the people who are very close and important to us but Ian picked up on it and captured them, together, in pictures that make me cry with joy. Choose Ian for classic, meaningful photos and don't look back!