Was very fortunate to get this session through a raffle she did! It was our first professional…read morepictures for our family of 4 and I loved them! She was very sweet and made us feel very comfortable (we're not the most photogenic and shy away) I loved the outcome of our pictures!

Olga is so amazing!!! Don't look anywhere else for a photographer! Her way with children is…read moreexceptional and she will leave you with the most beautiful treasured photos ever!

Olga does an amazing job photographing our family ever year! My boys are young and restless (and 2…read moreand 5), and she somehow works her magic to capture their smiles. We are so thankful for her talent!

Almost two months ago now Arika took our nine month old son out for his first photography session…read moreat Poway Park. Wow! My wife and I were so happy with the entire experience. First of all Arika is super awesome. Not the fake kinda pretends to be nice because you are handing her a bunch of cash nice, just genuinely nice. She conducted herself professionally but was still open honest and never once talked to us like dumb customers. iwish Arika would have done our wedding! Secondly the price. I mean come on. Arika is not even close to market value. Her work was phenominal, the pictures turned out amazing and you actually get the digital prints. This is a big deal as some "artists" charge almost 10x as much as Arika and you dont even get digital copies. Super weak. I know that is your artistic product but its also my kid so I should be able to have some copies as well. Overall the pictures were great, Arika was amazing and all the products she offers afterwards were an added bonus. Definitely a great value!! And great results!!

I love beautiful photography therefore, I love Photography by Arika Reed…read more I knew I wanted to finally take some professional photos of myself but was nervous to do so. I heard she was good at taking family photos so I decided to give her a try. I spoke with her about a possible beach location. She suggested some locations and the result was a beautiful collection of photos I will cherish forever. Because of these amazing photos, I purchased a gift certificate for my sister to take with her partner and children. I am happy I made that decision. I attended the photo shoot and she was amazing with my niece and nephew. They quickly felt comfortable around her and smiled throughout majority of the photos (until the toddler started to get tired). I'm waiting excitedly to see those photos! She is creative. She is friendly. She is flexible. She knows how to take pictures. I give her 5 stars without reservation. Oh, and she also gives you a CD with your best photos. This is great because you can order through her lab or order your photos individually. Try her out! Thanks, Arika! :)

We booked Elle Lily for our maternity photos, and are absolutely blown away by the quality, ease of…read moreexperience, and fair pricing. This lady is fast and flexible. The booking process was seamless and she is quick to respond. Only a week after our maternity photos, we received proofs- way quicker than I expected. She has a variety of package options that can fit into any budget. We booked a petite session with it just being the two of us, and had TONS of beautiful images to choose from-- Which brings me to my next point. This lady is so talented. The lighting and posing were timeless and natural. She knows exactly how to direct you to capture your best angles, and make you feel totally comfortable while doing so. If you are looking for a photographer to capture beautiful timeless photographs of you and your loved ones, look no further. Seriously these are like the photos you see of people thinking, how are they so photogenic? How are these so artistic? But insert yourself in the photo. I definitely hope to book for future family photos once our little girl makes her appearance.

I am so embarrassed it has taken me over a year to write my review but I have to say Lianna is…read moreAMAZING! We first did our engagement photos with her in Feb2019... Loved them! Then she captured our wedding Jul2019 when I was 7 months pregnant and she made me look and feel so gorgeous in all my photos. Recently, we did a small photo shoot for my sons 1st birthday and again she nailed it. She's very easy to communicate with, knows exactly what she is doing, and makes you feel super comfortable during the shoot. Her prices are also very fair and she works with you to get what you want. We love Lianna and hope to book her again in the future. If you are looking for a photographer, look no more!

Where do I even begin? I've hired Tiya for several events including my father's 80th birthday party…read moreand a Friendsgiving event with over 100 people. She is so meticulous with shot lists & ensures that she captures all moments without being intrusive. She's so natural around kids & teens! How she gets them to cooperate is beyond me! I'm so impressed with her attention to detail, and how she makes even the most shy person feel so comfortable with a camera. Thank you Atiya for your incredible service! Can't wait to use you again soon!

Tiya shot my wedding in December and I am so incredibly happy with how the pictures turned out!…read moreTiya was an absolute JOY to work with, very professional and prompt. That very night she sent me some pictures while she edited the rest so I had some immediately to send to friends and family. I classically hate having my picture taken. I feel like I always look terrible in them, but while she worked her magic I didn't even notice here there. It took all the stress out of the equation. I'll absolutely be using her again. Thank you, Tiya! You're the best!

Kristin met our large family gathering for the photo shoot. My wife and I had our 7 adult children,…read morethree of our kids spouses, and 6 grandchildren. Kristin was very patient and was able to get the grandkids to pay enough attention for a great set of photos. She allowed us to take all the different sets of photos. We ended up with hundreds of great photos that will make for lasting memories of this family gathering. I am a perfectionist by nature, but I only have compliments for Kristin professionalism and work product. Also she is a really nice person who wants you to be happy so the customer service is outstanding. Hire her!

Excellent San Diego photographer. Her images are amazing and she was wonderful with my kids. She…read moregave me ideas for clothing, and picked an awesome location. She is up front with all her pricing, and exactly what is and isn't included with your session. I had to sign off that I read her pricing before I was allowed to book my session. Photographers are a dime a dozen these days but you get what you pay for. My photos look like art, I highly recommend her.

We chose Lilia Parker Photography based on a recommendation from our venue, Falkner Winery, and…read morewe're so glad we did! Lilia has over 20 years of experience shooting at Falkner Winery, and it really shows. She knew exactly where we needed to be and when--especially for sunset, which resulted in some of our favorite photos of the day. That level of familiarity with the venue made everything feel seamless and stress-free. On the wedding day, she was incredibly professional, efficient, and confident. When we weren't sure how to pose or what to do, she stepped in with clear direction and made the process easy. At the same time, she kept things moving so we stayed on schedule without feeling rushed. Our photos turned out beautifully, and we're really happy with the final results. She captured the day in a way that felt natural and true to us. Communication leading up to the wedding was smooth, and overall she was reliable and easy to work with. If you're getting married at Falkner Winery (or want someone who knows how to run a tight ship), Lilia is a great choice.

LILIA IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!! I worked with Lilia a few…read moretimes at one of her usual venues, YEARS ago. Once I saw her professional yet best friend vibes that she gave, I looker up her instagram and saw her STUNNING work and I knew from that moment, once it was my turn to get married, I wanted her to capture my big day!! Well fast forward about 4 years, it was my turn to get married and of course I was so excited to choose her! Her communication with me from the beginning & leading up to my wedding was fantastic! Any questions I had were answered, and she was very supportive during the planning process! I got married in San Diego, at a venue she hasn't worked at before but from the moment she came to see me on the day of, she already knew where everything was and where the best lighting/ background would be! My now husband and I aren't models by any means, but Lilia definitely made us feel like that! With her having done over 2000 weddings now, she KNOWS HER STUFF!! I had a high hope for my photos with her, and let me tell you... she went WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND the hopes I had!!! I'll attach a couple sneak peak photos I've received, as my wedding was only 2 weeks ago, but after these sneak peaks.... I AM SOOOO EXCITED to receive the rest of the gallery! Lilia, thank you for everything you do. You're truly the best at what you do, and I can't wait to receive the whole gallery of our wedding day!!! -The Freemans

This is a review for a San Diego engagement shoot with Tatiana. We are a couple who traveled from…read moreSan Francisco Bay Area because we wanted to take photos where we met, UC San Diego in La Jolla. Tatiana will be traveling to San Francisco - East Bay Area for our wedding in December. We will update this review after the honeymoon. :) Review highlights: Tatiana's work not only presents you at your best, but also tells a story with the landscape. Tatiana's personality is fun, sweet, and sassy. She is specific with direction to ease you into poses that will appear natural in photos. We had so much fun during our 1.5 hours with her and cannot wait to see her again on our special day! She has excellent, timely communication. Engagement photo files (color, black and white, and a surprise video) arrived within 14 days of the photo shoot. We can't imagine sharing our special day with any other photographer. How we found Tatiana: She found us! By serendipity, she started following my fiancé's photography on instagram on a Monday. We were going to make a trip to San Diego that Thursday. We had always wanted to take photos at the place we met, so we saw her stunning work and were immediately interested. I called her and she answered the phone right away and addressed all of my questions. She proceeded to text me back throughout the week and we met that Thursday, 3 days later. Very flexible and easy to communicated with! Working with Tatiana: We could tell from her website that we'd love her photography, but we didn't expect to have so much with her! She broke the ice immediately with hugs. Then we got started! Since she didn't know the location (UCSD - north campus) she arrived early for inspiration. It very much felt like a date. She kept us laughing with directions like, "Relax, these aren't senior photos!" So fun. After spending some time on campus, my fiancé and I did an outfit change and then we drove down to Windansea Beach in La Jolla for beach photos. We lucked out with beautiful color in the sunset and ocean. Again, we trusted Tatiana's inspiration and posed as she instructed. As you can see, the photos don't disappoint!! We got soaked to our navels when the waves hit us from behind, however, Tatiana's forte is catching the relaxed couple before the wave hits. Take a look at the attached photo...it was so worth getting drenched!! ;) The product: Within hours of finishing the shoot, Tatiana posted the first teaser photo on Instagram/Facebook and we were in love with it. We were stunned by the rest she texted us throughout the following week. We booked her for our wedding then and there. We cannot possibly imagine our wedding day without her. It was such an enjoyable experience and we can't wait to see her again!

Tatiana is an angel! She went above and 0 to make our experience with her a personal one. She…read moreinvested her time and attention to our relationship by getting to know us, what we like, and what we're about. She learned our energy, and because of this she was able to capture our love like no one else could. She is by far the most professional, free-spirited, and down to earth photographer I have ever met. This made it easy to be comfortable with and around her. He product is of such great quality and her attention to detail during her shooting is unmatched! We are ecstatic about our engagement photo pictures and honestly couldn't 'picture' our wedding day without her!