We got our wedding photos taken by Preciado photography. Krystal is awesome, she worked with us…read morewhen our plans changed. She engaged with everyone at our wedding and got amazing pictures, both candid and posed, that perfectly captured our special day. It's been almost two years and I'm still in love with the pictures. One picture she got of me and my sister is my absolute favorite picture of us together and I'm so grateful she was able to capture it. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the area.

Krystal was a dream to work with from the beginning to the end. Very gracious and flexible as we…read moreworked through delays and changes during the pandemic. In the end, we got hundreds of gorgeous print worthy images that I cannot stop looking at. The day of our wedding, Krystal had a detailed timeline for us so that we could get every location we wanted in the park. I was worried that it would be stressful and cramped, but her positive energy and great directions actually made it really fun! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day in the park with my fiancée and just playing around getting what I knew were great shots. She went above and beyond in every way. During the ceremony I don't even remember seeing her, and yet there are fabulous and intimate photos there. From the reception, she captured all the moments, including the toasts, first dance, father-daughter dance, and my guests having a great time. I will always cherish these priceless images of our best day ever.

Brittany was superb the moment we spoke on the phone to plan a surprise proposal for my now…read morefiancée. I had a very specific place in mind to propose in Yosemite and Brittany was able to find the perfect spot for us. She went above and beyond by scoping out the exact spot a couple times throughout the month of planning we had. Her communication and flexibility was super appreciated. Closer to the proposal date, she even went down to the actual spot and gave me a plethora of options with different potential angles of the proposal shot. I was so happy and relieved that I had all these great options to choose from. She sent me tons of videos and photos explaining how to get to the spot and where to stand. On the day of the proposal, Brittany was there early and ready to capture the moment. And capture the moment she did indeed. The photo of the exact moment of the proposal came out better than I could have ever imagined! Seriously, I literally said "Holy ****" out loud. I know I'm hyping up this photo a lot but I'm not going to show it in this review. You'll just have to book Brittany to get your own amazing photos! Brittany was an absolute thrill to take photos with for the rest of the morning session we had with her. She was fun, easy to talk with, and super creative with her ideas for poses and action shots. We laughed a lot when we went through the final photos and this is exactly the feeling I was hoping to get. You can just tell that there's a certain level of passion and detail Brittany brings to the table when it comes to photography. She also knows Yosemite like the back of her hand as she took us to amazing spots and also recommended us some great trails to hit afterwards! If you're like me and you're looking for a photographer for a proposal, wedding, or anything and you have no idea who to book or what to look out for, just go with Brittany. I guarantee you're in good hands. She will 100% capture those moments you'll think of when you're older.

A couple days ago, I had a session with Brittany for maternity photos and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! I am pretty shy in front of the camera and Brittany really made me feel comfortable and truly turned the session I was so nervous about, into a session that was so fun and would love to do again! She was on top of communication from the start, which I also appreciated. Great experience all around and can't wait for another session!!

We had the best experience with Half Dome productions. They are so easy to work with. Made us feel…read moreso comfortable and made it fun for us and our family. We had to downsize our large wedding to a very small intimate ceremony and they were able to work with us last minute. They worked so hard, we got our photos a lot quicker than I thought was possible and it was amazing. I can't say enough positive things about them. We will be definitely booking them again for our large reception next year.

UPDATE: Linsey was so good we used her again for a corporate catering event in Yosemite. She went…read moreabove and beyond, totally understood the task, and everybody was super impressed! Would use her again in a heartbeat.

Five star is not an empty boast. This is accessible fine food brought to your door. Their desert's…read moreare absolutely hand crafted and to die for. They are also extremely nice folks to boot, and will bend over backwards to make an event memorable.

Tanya is a FABULOUS photographer! She is wonderful and patient with children, is very familiar with…read morethe area and helps select the perfect backdrops and locations. Tanya did our engagement photos, birth announcement photos and subsequent family photos. All gorgeous! If she wasn't already booked on our wedding day (no fault of hers), we would have loved for her to capture our day. She's nothing short of amazing!

Tanyas photography truly does come from the heart. Our wedding day was in the middle of January…read more2017 on the rainiest day of the year, and Tanya traveled 3+ hours through a storm with a huge smile on her face ...to shoot our special day. Tanya is quick and seems to be in every spot all at once, she seemed to capture every single special memory we made! Every time I look at our wedding album there is a smile on my face. With her warm persona and exceptional professionalism you can't go wrong!

Johnny and Cindy were such a pleasure to work with. From…read morethe start, Cindy replied immediately to my emails, which is so important to me. They show such courtesy, and are so sweet. We forgot that we might get a bit dehydrated on the big day, so Johnny and Cindy gave us some gatorade and offered us nibbles to revive us. Amazing. The photographs were so beautiful as well. They listened to the style of photos that I was interested in, and worked with us. We got so many stunning photos. We cannot wait to frame many of them and blow some up on to a huge canvas. I would definitely recommend Johnny and Cindy as the perfect photographers for your event. And if you are getting married in Yosemite, they are the best. They know all of the best spots and maximized our time for the most lovely photos. Thank you guys! We will cherish these photos for years and years.

Let me start this by emphatically stating that Cindy and Johnny were absolute amazing to work with…read moreand the wedding photos they took were stunning! From the get-go, Cindy was responsive to emails and telephone calls, and she made sure we were on the same page throughout the entire scheduling process. When taking photos in Yosemite Valley, Cindy and Johnny knew all of the best spots for photos and they were an absolute pleasure to work with. On the day of the wedding, Cindy and Johnny were again amazing, and the photos they took are something that will help us relive that special day forever. When people say, "A picture is worth a thousand words," Johnny Stafford Photography makes it a reality. I would absolute recommend Johnny Stafford Photography for any special event. Thank you Cindy and Johnny!

I can't express how wonderful a job Andrea did photographing our Summerville 30 Year High School…read moreClass Reunion in early August! She did an absolutely spectacular job capturing all the special moments of our reunion - truly beautiful work!! We had requested a lot of ad hoc photos of classmates socializing, dancing, a large group photo and small group photos. We also had a special 20 minutes or so where our Guidance Counselor took the mic and told stories about our classmates, the mic was passed around the room. It was truly magical and Andrea caught so many amazing moments! Also, she was very patient with me, which I very much appreciated. Being the Reunion Coordinator, so much was happening, but she continued to check in with me. She was truly a ninja - capturing special moments throughout the event. Thank you Andrea for making our event so special by capturing the magic in pictures, that we can look at for years to come and remember this truly special event. We would definitely hire RiLee Photography again for a future event.

Great Service and Perfect Base Camp for Yosemite…read more For our first memorable trip to Yosemite, staying at Rosenberg's Creekside Cabin via The Redwoods in Wawona was a fantastic choice. The location is ideal--tucked into a quiet little community about 4 miles inside the park gates. Driving in, you pass a local school and a handy little market, and the main registration office even has EV charging available if you need a plug. The customer service here is what really earned the 5 stars. I booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, which apparently uses a confusing third-party system. When I called ahead to ask about adding our small dog to the reservation, the front desk told me they saw the booking, but it was under a completely different name. I semi-panicked thinking we were double-booked. I left my info with Sharon at the desk and called Chase, who assured me everything was fine but couldn't explain the naming mismatch. When I called Sharon back, she was incredibly reassuring. She explained that the name on our booking had actually been used three times before for third-party reservations. Once we got that sorted out and I remembered why I called in the first place, Sharon was incredibly sweet and told me, "Bring your pet and do not worry about it." That kind of flexibility and peace of mind is priceless when you're traveling. As for the cabin itself, everything was smooth and uneventful. It's essentially a spacious 3-bedroom home setup with all the modern comforts you'd expect from a high-end Airbnb--strong Wi-Fi, ice-cold A/C, a dishwasher, and a full washer and dryer. The kitchen was completely stocked with all the basic pots, pans, and utensils you need to cook your own meals after a long day of hiking. Location-wise, it's about a 40-minute drive down into the lower valley. The drive itself is spectacular--once you pop through Tunnel View, the landscape completely opens up. The road loops through the valley floor as a one-way, giving you front-row views of Bridalveil Fall, the Yosemite Falls trail, and El Capitan Meadow. Having a fully equipped, dog-friendly home base inside the park boundaries made our first Yosemite trip incredibly comfortable. Huge thanks to Sharon and the team for turning a potential reservation headache into a great stay!

Who knew there was a little town inside Yosemite National Park where you can find cabins to rent?…read more Turns out, The Redwoods in Yosemite is a property management company that handles rentals of approximately 120 different cabins throughout the small town of Wawona in southern Yosemite. Over the Labor Day holiday we had a neat experience with Cabin 53. It had all of the basics that you could need and was cute and clean, and had decking all around. It was surrounded by a few other cabins and some nice pine trees. Staff from the Redwoods were friendly, accommodating, and responsive. There were many different sizes and types of cabins available, so both small and large groups can be accommodated. Unfortunately our cabin had a couple minor issues which couldn't be resolved, though they did try. The Redwoods community is located a short distance off the 41 in South Yosemite. It was still about 45 minutes to the main valley area, but it also had lots of neat things nearby as well. Still better than many options outside the park. Value was decent and we didn't feel like we were overcharged. This is a great option if you are looking for something a bit different to add that rustic cabin stay to your Yosemite trip.