There are not enough words to express how much Nicole Kirshner means to me and my family. She has…read morebeen there to capture the most sacred, life-changing moments of my life from my engagement, wedding, pregnancy announcement, pregnancy, newborn photos, and family photos. Every single time she has given us something far beyond photographs. She has given us memories we will treasure forever. Nicole is the most genuine, loving, beautiful soul. From the moment you meet her, you feel safe, understood, and completely cared for. She pours her whole heart into her work, and it shows in every image. Her photos are not just stunning they are emotional, intimate, and alive. She captures love in its purest form. During seasons that were tender, emotional, and overwhelming, Nicole showed up with warmth, patience, and so much love for my family. These are moments you can never get back, and because of her, we get to relive them over and over again. I will forever cherish the times she has helped my family and the way she has preserved our story. I love her so much and am endlessly grateful for her talent, her heart, and her presence in our lives. Choosing Nicole as your photographer means choosing someone who will treat your memories like they matter because to her, they truly do.

As an event planner who has collaborated with Nicole on multiple occasions, I can confidently say…read moreshe is exceptional! She is everything both a client and a planner could want in a photographer talented, professional, calm under pressure, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Nicole is a true creative partner. She has the perfect balance of personality and leadership able to command a room when needed to achieve the shots that matter most, while still photographing in an organic, effortless way that captures the true essence of each moment. Her eye for lighting and angles is exceptional, and her work is consistently artistic, elevated, and timeless. Clients are beyond happy with their decision to book her, and it's easy to see why. Aside from her talent, her turnaround time is incredible. She shares sneak peeks so quickly, which clients always appreciate especially while they're still on that post-wedding high. And planners appreciate as well! Being able to relive such a meaningful day through photos (and video) so soon after the celebration is truly exciting, and Nicole consistently goes above and beyond to deliver galleries as quickly as possible without ever compromising quality. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I look forward to many more events together!! Xoxo

We absolutely loved working with Alex from Three16 Photography! He did an amazing job capturing our…read morewedding day, and we are beyond obsessed with how beautiful our photos turned out! Alex was professional, friendly, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He captured so many special moments that we will cherish forever. Looking through our photos feels like reliving our wedding day all over again! We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for an amazing wedding photographer! Thank you again Alex!!

I've had the great pleasure of working with Jerrick from Three16 Photography for three separate…read moreoccasions. So we know it's not a fluke. His work is just that incredible. I understand that his bread and butter is for wedding photography, and those are gorgeous. However, we used Jerrick for our event photography and I have never seen anything better. Truly. Jerrick has had the difficult task of shooting our events, often with 400+ individuals. We give him the vague and important directions of: please capture the vibe of the event. Awful directions. I know that. But I care less about certain moments and certain faces, and I want photos that capture our world. Our impact. Our community. That's hard. That's not, stand here and pose here type of photography. My five-year-old with my iPhone can do that. Jerrick has to photograph a vibe. I don't know how he does it, but he does it every time. And he brings us to tears. Happy tears. I also want to note something else about Jerrick's work that is often overlooked in this industry and I think it deserves to be mentioned. All too often, when a photographer edits their photos to give a bright edit, it ends up lightening skin color as well. As a Latina working with a population of almost all individuals of color, with varying skin tones, it is important that we find a photographer that celebrates our culture, our community, AND our skin tones without making everyone look the same. I have yet to find a photographer who honors our skin tones with the integrity that Jerrick has, while STILL giving us the light, bright photo-edit that we love. Jerrick's work tells a story. And what is so phenomenal to the client, is that you realize that Jerrick is telling YOUR story. Not how he sees it. Not his edited version. Just YOUR story, exactly as it is. In all its beautiful nuanced colors. Please book this artist today.

Working alongside Kevin and Meg left such a warm impression on me…read more Their galleries tell the complete story of the wedding, blending beautiful portraits with all the unscripted moments in between. The lighting and tones look so natural, giving the couple photos they will love looking back on for years. They are wonderfully collaborative, professional and easy to work with throughout the entire wedding day. I'd happily recommend them and I look forward to our next one together.

We found these photographers through our wedding venue's recommended vendors and WOW we are glad we…read moredid. Kevin and Meg were absolutely awesome to work with. We booked them for our Engagement shoot, Tea Ceremony, and Wedding. It was so nice to be able to have a consistent photographer throughout all three events. By the time we wedding came my now wife was super comfortable with them, she was a bit camera shy at first. Kevin is absolutely wonderful, great at making everyone feel at ease and was able to get so many amazing fun photos from our events. Meg was top notch via email. Any questions or concerns? Meg's got it. Very organized and professional photography business. I would highly recommend these photographers. THANKS SO MUCH Y'ALL :')

Blossom Media did not disappoint! Aram took our engagement photos at Solana Beach, and we couldn't…read morebe happier with how they turned out. He took SO many photos, made us feel completely relaxed and comfortable, and somehow managed to capture the most perfect golden hour light. The pictures turned out phenomenal -- every shot feels so natural and beautiful, and we have so many favorites that it's going to be hard to choose! Aram was professional, fun, and made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. We can't wait for our wedding day and are so excited to have Aram and his team there to capture all of our wedding content. Highly recommend Blossom Media!

Aram, Fernando, Jonathan, and the entire Blossom Media Team,…read more We are incredibly--and forever--thankful to all of you for perfectly capturing our most special day. Hiring the best video and photography team was one of our highest priorities during wedding planning, and after meeting with several vendors, Blossom Media stood out from the rest. You are not only incredibly kind and warm people who felt like family, but also talented artists who created beautiful photos and videos that transport us back to our wedding day. Every time we view our gallery, we relive the happiness and love we felt. Hiring your team was one of our biggest wins during the wedding preparations. Communication was always smooth, your responsiveness was excellent, and you guided us while truly understanding what was most important for us to have captured. You are true professionals, and your calm, reassuring presence on the wedding day meant so much to us. We spent the entire day with you, and we could not have asked for nicer people to share it with. When getting married, you place your trust in others and hope everything will work out as planned. Blossom Media delivered beyond our greatest hopes, and we wholeheartedly recommend your team to anyone looking for exceptional wedding photography and videography. Thank you again for capturin these memories so beautifully.

It was such a pleasure working with Justin. There was an unexpected parking situation at the…read morelocation we were planning to shoot, and Justin navigated the situation perfectly. Justin went above and beyond with the shoot, even extending past our allotted time to capture some great sunset shots. Turnaround on the pictures was speedy, and I was pleased with how it turned out. We're getting compliments from all our friends. Thanks Justin, and we wont hesitate to book another shoot in the future!

I was referred to Justin by a friend and am confident that he was the best photographer that I…read morecould have booked for my wedding. From the beginning, he was very responsive and communicative about his services, expectations and things to consider for the big day. As someone who was planning her own wedding and did not have a coordinator, I very much appreciated his guidance and wisdom since he has so much experience with shooting weddings! He was very understanding and patient when it came to details regarding my timeline (which I sent to him only a week before the event). On the day of, we were running late in the morning, but Justin showed up early and even kindly stayed 20 minutes later than scheduled to make sure we could squeeze in all the group pictures that we wanted. Also, to both of our surprises, my uncle showed up with a camera, but Justin was very understanding and accommodating about the matter and made sure both he and my uncle were able to capture shots without getting in each other's ways. Justin did such a wonderful job positioning my husband and me for shots. We did not really come with any ideas in mind, but Justin had such a wide array of poses, both direct and candid, that we absolutely loved. He also did such a great job showcasing both of us individually and fluffing my train/highlighting the beauty of my wedding dress! Andrew, his son and the second photographer, was also so sweet and helped make sure the full effect of my veil was captured on camera. I am also so appreciative that they went out of their way and captured some special moments via video for us to have (we did not have a videographer). Overall, Justin and his team are extremely friendly, professional and flexible with the best possible attitude and careful attention to detail. I cannot believe the sheer amount of pictures that I received from the wedding day and how much time it must have taken them to carefully touch up and edit each and every single photo. Most of my pictures were taken indoors, but the lighting in the photos is immaculate. Truly, I am so grateful to have hired Justin and his team for my special day, and I would not hesitate to book and recommend him for any future photography needs.

Words truly can't capture how thankful we are to Kimfilms for documenting one of the most…read moremeaningful days of our lives -- our civil wedding in Santa Barbara. This city has always held a special place in our hearts, and having our wedding there was already a dream come true. But Kimfilms made it even more magical. From the moment we connected, the team exuded warmth, professionalism, and creative passion. They immediately understood our vision -- I had always dreamed of something timeless, elegant, and full of class -- and they brought that to life beyond anything I could have imagined. Every shot, every angle, every frame felt intentional, artistic, and deeply personal. Kimfilms didn't just take photos and videos -- they told our story. The way they captured the natural beauty of Santa Barbara alongside the intimate moments between my husband and me was absolutely breathtaking. They caught the quiet glances, the joyful tears, the laughter, and the love -- the kinds of moments you can't plan, only feel. And now, thanks to them, we get to relive those emotions forever. When we saw the final footage and images, we were moved to tears. It was everything we hoped for and more -- a perfect reflection of who we are as a couple and the love we shared that day. The vision of elegance and class was spot on, and Kimfilms honored it with such care and creativity. To the entire Kimfilms team: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for making us feel seen, for honoring our story, and for giving us the most beautiful memories to look back on. We will cherish your work -- and your presence on our special day -- for a lifetime. Czezka + Joaquin

I would recommend KimFilms to anyone looking to capture their big moment. We booked them for our…read moreengagement shoot and whole wedding day (12 hours!), and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! They made picking which photos to print and post such a tough decision (we want to print and post ALL of them)!!! We knew we had made the right decision when we had our engagement shoot. We're not super used to being in front of the camera, but KimFilms did such a fantastic job with helping to guide and pose us in ways that still looked natural. They had scouted our photo venue ahead of time and had some great spots in mind that gave us a lot of variety of settings for our photos. I knew I wanted my photo and video for the wedding to both come from one company, and KimFilms really proved why that is such an asset. They work efficiently and quickly together, and have a clear plan in mind about what shots to get where and when - but were also flexible when plans changed due to rain. Their level of experience is evident and I cannot recommend their team enough - thank you KimFilms!

I can't even begin to tell you how INCREDIBLE Amanda & Nico are. Everything I could say about them…read moreis an understatement; they were above and beyond what we've seen from other photographers and videographers! We booked them for our wedding and we have recommended them to everyone. There is nothing that we would change about our wedding night, it was truly perfect. Amanda & Nico are absolute professionals who make no compromise between quality and affordability. They value their clients and offer extraordinary service at an affordable price. Their process with their clients is also great and made us feel very comfortable. They're very down to earth people. They were incredibly respectful to us, they were patient and understanding throughout the whole process, and they worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were going to have the best night of our lives. Being a photographer and video editor myself, I went in with high (but reasonable) expectations for our wedding night, and they definitely delivered above and beyond! As someone with an eye for photo & video composition, color grading, etc., I've seen lots of photographers & videographers whose portfolios are underwhelming-- whether it was the actual photos/videos or the editing. We spoke to quite a few different photographers (and looked at the portfolios of many more) before we found Amanda & Nico, and right away I was impressed by their work! I have to say, the way they work together is truly a work of art. They were never a nuisance or hindrance to the wedding day-- that is to say, they never got in the way of the wedding night. They were very fluid and skilled at capturing organic moments as they happened. We did have posed photos too, which came out fantastic, but they made quick work of capturing them so we could enjoy our night without being bogged down by them. They are such an effective team and I couldn't be happier with the quality they deliver! Stop reading, take a look for yourself, and you'll quickly realize these are the ones you will want to trust with your big day!

Nico and Amanda recently photographed a wedding at our Big Bear venue Into The Woods. They were so…read moreprofessional, showing up exactly as scheduled. They provided the initial sneak peek photos to us and they are stunning. They captured the spirit of the bride and groom perfectly. I am looking forward to seeing the entire collection and I am sure that it will be equally stunning and gorgeous. I would highly recommend this Photography/videography pair for anyone planning a wedding

Mariam is kind, welcoming and super talented. I've had the joy to be able to have her shoot a 1st…read morebirthday party event as well as our Christmas photos. Thankful for the memories she helped us capture!

Working with Mariam was lovely! She made the whole process so easy and was wonderful with my 2…read moreyoung kiddos. We love the final product and had so many incredible photos. Will definitely be booking her again!

I'm long overdue in writing this review, but maybe that's fitting, because every time I look back…read moreat our photos, I'm reminded how timeless and heartfelt Quyen's work truly is. From the moment we booked Qphotography, Quyen's communication was warm, clear, and incredibly attentive. He made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. On the wedding day itself, he arrived early, ready, and full of calm, joyful energy, exactly what every couple hopes for. Quyen and his team has this magical ability to be everywhere and nowhere at once: guiding when needed, blending into the background when moments unfold naturally, and somehow catching every tiny detail in between. Our photos feel like a dreamy little time capsule, whimsical, emotional, and full of life. The candid moments he captured are some of our most cherished memories. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented, but also kind, reliable, and truly invested in your story, Qphotography is the one. We are endlessly grateful for Quyen and the love he poured into our day. Thank you, Quyen, for giving something f we will treasure for a lifetime.

We hired Quyen for our wedding and he did an amazing job! He was very professional, patient, and…read moreeasy to work with the entire day. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and guided us through poses naturally. The photos came out beautiful -- truly better than we imagined. We are so grateful he captured our special day so perfectly. We 100% recommend him to any couple looking for a talented and reliable wedding photographer!

Wow, where to begin? Ok - starting with the general photos and vibe. When browsing for a photo…read morevendor, I'd been seeing a lot of airy pictures or color that was orangey - meh. I wanted something that looked like the cover of a romance novel. A romantic vibe. During this journey, we were introduced to this Lin and Jirsa (referred by a venue I think? Not quite now). Fast forward - I had an amazing experience with Juliana for our engagement photo shoot. Honestly, I wasn't even going to do the engagement photo shoot but the more I looked at Lin and Jirsas photos the more obsessed I got. Once you commit, you fill out a questionnaire and they even ask for inspo photos, good AND bad which I thought was cool! I'm so so so happy that Juliana will be with me on my upcoming wedding day. She was really great at coaching poses, which I was super nervous about. She showed photos in real time. Might I add, it's absolutely fascinating what settings on a camera, and someone holding a lighting stick can produce. The photos she showed me in real time looked like the magic that was produced in our viewing album! She was receptive to feedback about how I felt about myself in pics. Me: "My arm looks skinnier but when my hand is on my hip but I don't want to look like I'm trying to be skinny and have the same pose so like um, I don't know what I want." Juliana "I got you! Let's try this!" No hesitation. She also was very purposeful with the photos she took. She wasn't aimlessly snapping her camera with hopes of a good one - she was intentional and thoughtful. Julianas personality was great - engaging, funny, thoughtful. Her lighting assistant Diana (I think that was her name, so sorry I don't quite remember!) was super easy going too and took the direction of whatever vision Juliana had. The support team that emails you is very nice and efficient. I feel bad that I've not gotten back to them nearly as quickly as they replied to me! The original beach we selected Victoria Beach, ended up having super high tide so when we got there, she immediately had Plan B, no time wasted. When we got to the beach, we really wanted a picture with this seal we saw on a rock (from a safe distance of course so as to not bug). It looks like CGI but she got the pic!! She was climbing over rocks and really putting in effort to get good shots! At the end of the shoot I spontaneously wanted to get in the water and she happily snapped some shots and they came out great! (Visible in my post here). If you have any thoughts or concern about the cost or if it's a good idea - ITS THE BEST IDEA, do it!!! Before I ever saw their site (well, stared at it for hours) I never knew this was something I would want, or feel comfortable with. If you're getting married and are unsure because hey, weddings are insanely expensive, remember that your pics with live forever. So just commit, enjoy the process, and look forward to being absolutely in love with the magic this company creates!

Wish we could have experienced the rave reviews that everyone else had - just to get a phone…read moreconsultation I felt like I had to keep following up with them. Booked a call with Shilpa, and then today she is totally unreachable (including anyone at the studio). This was for my parent's golden anniversary and this group was the first on my mom's list. Received an email response from her explaining about covid and last minute emergencies, which I get. Stuff happens, but next time a simple email/text/smoke signal would be just common courtesy. But as you can see from her email, didn't seem like a huge deal to lose a customer. Must be nice. Needless to say we will be going with someone else. Taking this as a blessing in disguise!