5/5 for Scott Campbell and his team!! I loved working with Scott on our engagement photos and our…read morewedding at the Monterey Plaza. I am not a huge photo taker so I appreciated his pointers. He told us just to relax and do what comes natural to us which is obviously the best since it captured our relationship well. Im still getting texts & calls a week after the wedding from my guests that are just raving about how awesome Scott was and that he really captured every moment ... he was even out on the dance floor to take some much needed pictures of the fun!! Thanks Scott for capturing our favorite day in life :)!!!

Scott and his team were great to work with for our wedding in May. Scott was unable to work our…read morewedding so his associate, Rob, was our photographer and he was awesome. We really liked his vibe and how he worked with us. We just got our photos and they're beautiful. I highly recommend using them as your photographer.

We got such beautiful newborn and family photos. We were given a breakdown on all things that were…read moreincluded (poses, color scheme, wardrobe, time for baby feedings, phot9 prints/digitals, album). It was such a comfortable and easy experience. I never felt rushed. The finished products were beautiful and I am so thankful for all the work that was put into creating these beautiful memories for our family.

This is THE place to capture your memories with your family. My daughters, husband and I had such a…read moregreat experience together with Liliana and Jon. They made my girls feel so comfortable and made us all look like movie stars wow! I have been in the area for over ten years and know that Beautiful Blessings is THE BEST. We will be returning for our newborn photos and also were very happy with our company photos. They do it all! Thank you, for helping us look so elegant and for your care, details and expertise.

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.

I worked with Maria to help plan my proposal and she made sure everything was absolutely perfect…read more We had an initial phone call to discuss what elements I wanted in the proposal in which she helped me narrow down the perfect location. She had extensive knowledge of the area and helped me build a day of itinerary. A few days before, she gave me a follow-up call to remind me of the timing of events, how she was going to hide so that the proposal could remain a surprise and walked me over the smaller details that I overlooked. The day of, I was running a bit late, but Maria was so accommodating with the timing. She was so fun to work with, making sure we got all the shots we wanted and she completely captured the moment for us - sneak peeks were sent the same day so that we could share with our immediate family and friends!

I have attended several events where R&R Photography took photos, and finally had the opportunity…read moreto hire them for an event myself. Randy is extremely professional and makes you feel at ease. He gave great direction with attention to details in regards to lighting, hand placement and a focus on balance. I look forward to hiring R&R Photography for all of my future photos.

When looking for a wedding photographer I wasn't really sure where to begin. I would look for hour…read moreafter hour and still didn't know what to do. My now husband and I went to a bridal show where we were looking for different vendors and to experience the whole "wedding planning" process. I wasn't sure what to expect but then we met Randy! Instantly, we both loved his photo's and wanted to book him. Thank goodness we did! He was fantastic, from the engagement photo's we took to the day of the wedding. Once you begin talking to him you realize how passionate and knowledgeable he is about photography but also his passion for life. On the day of the wedding, him and his team came in told us briefly what they were going to do and from there took care of everything! I couldn't have asked for anything more.

Flora is incredibly thoughtful, talented, and invested. When we first started looking for potential…read moreelopement photographers, we really had no idea where to start. I googled, and conveniently Flora was one of the first ones to come up for us. As soon as I saw her site and portfolio, I was blown away by what she's able to create for couples. If only I could be so lucky.. When we met with her the first time, she was very warm, approachable, and I could tell she picks up on personal details so quickly. We signed with her not long after- really just an awesome 45 minute experience and we already felt comfortable with her! Fast forward to itinerary planning and putting custom touches on our special day- Flora was responsive, available, and willing to work with us to make it the most memorable and unique experience. Flora knows all the best spots along Monterey/Big Sur for timeless, romantic photos. As a guide on our wedding day, it was like we had known her for years- she has a way of cutting through any anxiety and just making you feel so seen and understood. I don't usually enjoy or feel comfortable when someone is taking my picture or staging photos- with Flora, I had none of that, and actually really loved the experience. Our itinerary was exactly as planned, including a couple nice-to-have spots we weren't even thinking of. I would work with her again and again at the drop of a hat. Thank you so much for being a part of this with us. We couldn't have done it without you (and wouldn't want to!)

We hired Flora Gibson Photography for our Big Sur elopement on 10/22/25, and choosing her was…read moreeasily one of the best decisions we made. We originally found her through a Reddit post in the elopement subreddit, and after seeing her stunning work, we immediately knew we wanted her as our photographer. We even shifted our date just to fit her availability that's how incredible her photography is! From the very beginning, communication was top-notch. We booked her in early December, and throughout the entire process she was professional, responsive, and helpful. Her elopement guide, complete with recommended vendors, made planning so much easier. On the day of our elopement, Flora made us feel completely at ease. She guided us through poses naturally and effortlessly, helping us look and feel like ourselves. Her knowledge of Big Sur is unmatched she grew up in the area and knows all the hidden gems, which made our photos even more magical. We were blown away by her quick turnaround as well. She sent preview photos within 2 days (when most photographers take 1-2 weeks!) and delivered the full gallery within 3 weeks, far faster than the usual 6-8 weeks. And the photos... absolutely jaw-dropping. We were stunned when we saw them. Everyone we've shared them with has been amazed, with multiple people saying they look like something out of a magazine. We truly cannot thank Flora enough for capturing our day so beautifully. We highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely wonderful photographer.

Where do I even start? I asked friends for a recommendation for a local photographer that did…read moreweddings. I was given a dozen different ones that I went and researched on my own. My husband and I have played with photography in the past and were really picky on who we would choose for our big day. We were blown away by Manuel's website and work. He responded quickly to my online inquiry and any and every random question I had. Due to Covid, this was the only person besides our family and minister that would be at our wedding. He arrived at the location before we did, which I didn't expect, because I'm usually the first one everywhere. I met him and his lovely wife/assistant and was instantly at ease. I didn't even have to ask, they immediately starting documenting our big day. They gave direction when we asked, but it was like they weren't even there, yet they captured every single special moment, ones even I missed. Our family left talking about how nice and professional they were. We received our pictures back FAST, and holy crap... I cried out of happiness as I looked through them. They were so good, I literally don't know how to pick which ones to print to put on the wall. Every time I look through them, I find even more that I love and appreciate. If you are thinking of hiring Manuel, do it. My friends and family are obsessed with our pictures and I'm so grateful we chose him. I will stop strangers on the street and tell them about my amazing experience. I look forward to working with him in the future.

Simply put, Manuel Ortega is a superb, talented, artistic, and professional caliber wedding…read morephotographer who fulfilled all our expectations and more. Beyond his exceptional photography skills, Manuel is warm, friendly, and easy to work with, honest, reliable, a good listener, and attentive to you needs/preferences. He loves his craft, which shows in the quality of his photos and the joy with which he approaches his work and conducts himself. Manuel's wife Melissa is a talented photographer in her own right and together they work efficiently and effectively as a team on all their shoots. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We also enjoyed meeting their adorable son who came along with them to our engagement photo session! We spent days searching for our ideal wedding photographer. It was important to us to work with a person of color, and we are so grateful that we found Manuel, a fantastic photographer who is also Latino. We could not have chosen better. Unlike many other high quality, professional wedding photographers we researched whose prices are astronomical, Manuel's pricing is reasonable, affordable, flexible, and it allowed us to stay within our budget, which we greatly appreciated. For our engagement photo session, we met Manuel at a beautiful beach in the Carmel area just before sunset. It turned out to be an ideal spot for our engagement photo shoot and we were very happy with how the photos turned out. The setting was gorgeous, lighting ideal, and there was hardly anybody else there. Manuel helped put us at ease immediately with his relaxed manner and professionalism, which made it easy for us to follow his instructions and get some great candid and posed shots. Manuel's top-of-the-line camera equipment takes amazing photos with him at the helm. Melissa helped out with the backlighting and instructing us on ideal hand and body positions for the shots. We highly recommend doing the engagement photo session. It gave us a chance to get to know Manuel & Melissa and to develop rapport and an easy working relationship with them prior to the wedding. So, on our wedding day, we knew what to expect and already felt at ease working together. Prior to the wedding, Manuel promptly answered all our questions and we also had a great final conversation with him about our specific photography wishes/preferences for our wedding day. Manuel & Melissa delivered in every way. On our wedding day, they showed up early to familiarize themselves with the venue since they hadn't been there before. As a team, they captured all the most important moments of our day, as well as the memorable details. They also did a great job capturing the setting, including the food, the dinner reception set up, the flowers, and beautiful aspects of the venue. Notably, despite the fact that our wedding got off schedule because our ceremony ran longer than we had anticipated, Manuel & Melissa adapted to the situation admirably and went with the flow, doing their best to capture family photos after the ceremony, even though we essentially ran out of time for them! They improvised beautifully under the circumstances. When we received our 1000+ wedding photos from Manuel a few weeks after the wedding, we were blown away. We love the wedding photos Manuel & Melissa captured and are so glad we hired them to be our wedding photography team! We highly recommend them! Rob & Soreliz

I have never felt as comfortable with a photographer as I have with Tom. He put me at total ease…read moreduring our engagement shoot, and captured our wedding with style, humor and grace. Beauty is in the eye of the camera holder, and it takes a certain talent to capture people. Tom is so wonderful to be around that everyone relaxes, and he knows just how to capture every person's unique beauty as well as the magic in every moment. Truly the best of the best - in talent, personality, and style. He is the one person I will go to until the day he puts his camera away (which I hope is never.)

Sean was our Photographer For Our Wedding on June 2,, 2023 He also created a video highlight , to…read moresay i loved it is an understatement! Outstanding work ! From before and after wedding Sean was very communicative always answering all my questions in a timely manner . The day of wedding Sean was punctual and friendly and patient , his eye for detail is amazing he captured the love and emotion that was present at our wedding and it was absolutely beautiful!! . I highly recommend!!