I'm not even sure where to begin with writing this review. Heather is an AMAZING photographer. She…read moreshot my brother's wedding back in 2013, and did an incredible job at his wedding that when it was my turn, I knew she would be ours too. My husband and I got married in July of 2018, and while Heather hadn't shot at our venue before, she came to our final detail meeting to scope out the location and do prework. She didn't have to do it, but it was another opportunity for us to meet in person too before the big day and go over the photos we wanted. Heather is incredibly professional and kind, yet also has the right around of direction to herd family for family photos! Getting 25 people in one photo is no small feat, but she is up to the task and makes you feel at ease. Throughout the day she was incredibly sweet, checking on us to make sure we were okay, but also giving us direction for when she found the perfect shot. Smiling hurts after a while! So when we were getting a bit tired she was flexible and made it work. She is helpful, dedicated and thoughtful which made her such a joy to work with. Not to mention, the photos turned out AMAZING. We have had so many compliments from family and friends; they are all obsessed with them! We are too, of course :) We loved working with you, Heather!

Heather was so gracious to accommodate a reschedule of our photo shoot when we managed to get…read moredelayed by LA traffic on our way to the shoot location! We're not from the area, and we didn't expect to be stuck in traffic for 2.5 hours longer than we had planned. :( But like I said, she was sooo gracious in offering up her personal time to do our photo shoot the next morning, and the pictures are amazing. Love how she captures the light in the photos, and she was great at putting all of us (me, husband, and our two boys - 7yo and 4.5yo) at ease. Would highly recommend her for families in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area or anyone passing through, but I would not recommend trying to book with her on a travel day. :D Give yourself extra, extra time to get through that LA traffic!

So this is a very long over due review..... the first time my husband and I shot with Ashley was…read moreback in October of 2016. I came to Ashley with not your typical request, I was pregnant and wanted her to capture the moment I told my husband he was going to be a daddy. Ashley's excitement about my request warmed my heart. I will forever be grateful to her for not only agreeing to be part of my surprise but also keeping my big secret. I couldn't be happier with the photos Ashely captured. Fast forward to June 2018 and we had the opportunity to shoot with Ashley again. She did a mini session with us for our little girls first birthday and also documenting my second pregnancy. Anyone who has a one year old knows how hard it can be to get them to sit still for anything especially photos but Ashley handled it like a champ. She got some amazing photos of our little girl that I'll cherish forever. We look forward to working with Ashley again!

Ashley was our wedding photographer and she did an AMAZING job! She was our preferred vendor from…read morethe start and she exceeded our expectations! We did our engagement photo with her and the results was absolutely stunning! Her pictures are so vibrant and brings out the best possible pictures one can hope for. Her level of professionalism and her charming personality made our experience truly wonderful. If you are thinking of hiring a professional photographer for your special event, please hire Ashley as she will deliver above your expectations!!!

We've used Melissa for a whole bunch of different photo shoots. She has taken photos of just our…read moresmall kids (including a newborn shoot in the hospital), us as a family of 4, and of my entire family (grandparents, uncles, etc). Indoor and outdoor. Without fail, the pictures are always wonderful. She has an easy-going attitude but knows how to get things done. She is great with the little kids, who often don't want anything to do with the camera. Her photos are great and her editing skills are perhaps even better. I have recommended her to friends and family and will continue to do so. You can't go wrong with her as your photographer.

It was the first time we used Melissa and we loved her! She took some photos of my two kids at a…read moremommy and me party and they were great! My son actually smiled and looked at the camera! Melissa is fun, outgoing and really knows how to take great photos!!! Thanks again Melissa !!!

I hired Shaun at the very last minute after my original photographer canceled, and looking back, I…read morewish I had booked him from the start. From the moment I reached out, he was responsive. After a quick phone call to go over the details, he immediately jumped into action and made the entire process stress free. Shaun captured our proposal perfectly and delivered absolutely stunning photos that exceeded every expectation. On top of that, he sent us sneak peeks the very next day, which made us even more excited to see the full gallery. Throughout the experience, Shaun was professional, patient, experienced, and attentive to what we wanted. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every special moment beautifully. If you're looking for someone who is passionate about their work, I can't recommend Shaun enough. I would absolutely hire him again!!

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

I have used Stephanie twice now, once for my wedding in Aug 2009 and recently again for Maternity…read morephotos. Both times I was 110% satisfied! She is absolutely amazing, has incredible patience and really goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the pictures and her work. She even got my cousin (the ring bearer) to smile for photos and he doesnt smile for his own mother! I think her prices are very reasonable we actually got a discount recently on our maternity/newborn photos because I used her for my wedding (she offers a bellies to babies package that I highly recommend). She explained as long as I keep using her she offers discounts! I remember for my wedding she made sure that I got all of the pictures and different poses I wanted (plus some really cool ideas I didnt even think of!) and recently for our maternity shoot I printed out a bunch of pics off of Pinterest of different maternity poses I liked and she made sure to get them ALL before we were done. She made me feel so comfortable 9+ months pregnant and the pics she took turned out absolutely beautiful!! She also has a makeup artist that she hires out if you request it and she did my makeup and hair in the studio for the maternity shoot which I thought was very reasonably priced and convenient. Bottom line I highly recommend Stephanie and I cannot wait to have her take photos of our baby when she is a newborn!!

Not only we're these guys great doing photos for our event, but when our prints got lost in the…read moreshuffle afterward they sure pulled through for me! Months of getting the run around from our event contacts on the home front, but when I contacted Ryon directly they had no problem tracking down and emailing me the digital photos. Great people and great service!

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!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

A photo session with Audrey is as wonderful as it gets! I met Audrey Christmas before last when…read moreshe generously volunteered her time photographing pets with Santa for our mutual vet, The Drake Center. All proceeds went directly to one of our local shelters that does amazing work helping pets find homes. She held a drawing for families who brought their pets in for a full photo session and our family was one of the lucky winners. We had our full family (two leggeds and four leggeds) photographed with her a few months later and it was truly an amazing experience. Audrey's professionalism and talent are beyond compare, but what really made her stand out in my mind was her ability to "read" our family and capture us just as we are. An example of this is our youngest daughter, who can tend to be a stinker when she's nervous or out of her element. Audrey was completely patient with her and waited until she was able to relax enough to be photographed. We weren't rushed in any way - she took her time and got some amazing shots of our girls, our pets and our whole family. I have come to love Audrey, not only for her professional talent, but for her personality and spirit. She is wonderful to work with but even better to know.

Audrey is absolutely AMAZING!!! Not only is she a wonderful photographer, she is a great person…read morethat has come to be a good friend of mine. I had won a raffle for a free pet photo shoot with her, and she was very knowledgeable about where and what time for optimal pictures. My dog has some serious ADD so I was worried she wouldn't be able to get his attention, but not only was she patient with him, but I LOVED the pictures. I was in grad school at the time, so money was tight, but she assured me the pics would be available any time :) Audrey really knows how to capture your pet's personality and perks! You will not be disappointed!

My husband and I worked with Jessica for our maternity and newborn photoshoots and we were…read moreabsolutely thrilled with the entire experience! Jessica made sure we felt comfortable and relaxed (this was a first time experience for both of us) and the shoot flowed beautifully. She was very collaborative regarding outfits and location and really made sure we achieved what we had envisioned. We love our photos and look forward to doing more family photoshoots with Jessica in the future!

Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

Katie has taken photos of our engagement, my boudoir photos, and of our wedding. I can say with…read moreconfidence each shoot I felt comfortable, had fun, and the pictures came out better then I could of even imagined. She overall best of the best. Her super down to earth and funny personality makes even the shyest people comfortable. She seriously captures the most breathe taking and professional pictures ever. They also show the persons emotion and come out so beautiful. I'm excited to have every stage of life/ important moments photographed by her!

Katie is amazing!! She took our photos a few years ago and I still look back at them in awe. We…read morepicked a beach location and it was a lot of fun! She was so friendly and made us very comfortable. She was also super helpful during the whole shoot. Katie gives great direction and energy! You won't be disappointed if you book her for your future photography sessions.