My husband and I have always been a huge fan of Will's work so when we got engaged, we had no idea where we wanted to take pictures or when but we knew right off the bat that HE was going to shoot our engagement photos! We inquired via his website which was super easy - the usual information requested along with a short questionnaire so he can gauge what kind of services/vibes we're going for. The response turnaround was less than an hour! We love a quick turnaround :) --- We officially booked him in December with a February photoshoot day. He provided a link to his session guides to help with outfits and general details - this was super helpful & answered a lot of our initial questions. I sent him a bunch of inspo pics that I really liked to help him with the vibe we were going for. He ensured that he would make our pictures special to us but he really appreciated the inspo. We opted for a Downtown Modesto photoshoot (we're locals) - McHenry Mansion, The Intermission, State Theater (we paid for a message on the marquee to read "COMING SOON: The Marinos!") We also wanted to include our pup in one of our pictures and Will was more than happy to accommodate, he even gave us a recommendation of keeping our pup's leash to a neutral color (no reflective leashes or bright colors) because they tend to distract in photos. I never would have thought about that! Sooooo for photoshoot day came &&& he made us feel so comfortable. We aren't the best posers, but he was so patient - he gave us directions when needed but he wanted us to just be ourselves & relax. My husband (fiance at the time) isn't a person that enjoys being in front of a camera but at the end of the session he literally said "he made a guy who hates taking photos very comfortable," & let me know tell you - that speaks volumes! He would show us previews on his camera throughout the session & they were already amazing so we were excited to see everything he captured. We didn't have to wait long to see our pictures because he got it edited & sent in literally a day, maybe 2 but WOWZERS - WILL HAS A GIFT & our pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL! He definitely has an eye & after following his work for years, it was so cool to finally see us through his lens. He did not disappoint! The warmth of his photos and the way he is able to catch all the candids. So awesome. We ended up using his pictures for our Save the Dates, on our wedding website, and sprinkled them throughout our wedding decor :) Will is not only an amazing photographer, he is also a great person. He lives up to the hype & if you book him, he will definitely go above and beyond & give you pictures that you'll want showoff :) read more

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My husband and I are so happy that we were able to get to know Will and have him share our special day. From the moment we chatted with Will we knew he was going to be a perfect match. He was not only extremely professional but he was so helpful with all kinds of wedding planning, even from day one! He was familiar with the area we were getting married in and sent over a few galleries for us to see what he had photographed previously in these areas. We were originally going to split coverage with 2 days of shooting. Will had helped us plan the logistics and timing for both days to ensure we get the best light for photos each day. As with most 2020 weddings, we had to make many changes to our day (and eventually condensed it down to one day with only family) and Will, yet again, helped us plan out a new timeline to ensure that we got all the shots we wanted. We even were able to take a small trip to a different location for our First Look. It is very obvious that Will has been doing this a long time as he has an eye for detail. He helped around the venue on the day of; helping our florist tie down our decorations and being sure my dress was stored safely! My whole family loved Will's friendly disposition and soft-spoken nature. He is overly kind-hearted and he brought out the best in us! Will went above and beyond his duties as a photographer and an artist. He not only captured our special day so we could share it with those that weren't able to join but he gave us well-thought-out works of art that my husband and I will cherish forever. Even after our photos were ready to view, he still put in extra time and effort to make a few adjustments/edits to our prints! In the end, all I can say about Will is that if you have the chance to work with him, do it! His work is breathtakingly beautiful. A true artist ;) read more

TL/DR: Hire Will. He is a marvelous communicator, his pictures are organic, beautiful, rich, and capture all the little moments I know other people would have missed. On top of that he is such a wonderful person to be around. I cannot recommend him enough. Now for the full story: My (now) husband and I thought eloping in 2020 would be the easy option, but this crazy year had other plans for us. We knew we wanted to hike someplace we love and get hitched on the trail...but that was about all we knew. We had struggled to figure out what our ceremony might look like and what would be obtainable for an adventure elopement. Enter Will! We fell in love with his pictures on-line, and after meeting with him and our other photographer candidates via zoom....we knew he was the right choice for us. Will really took the time to get to know us, even though it was a crazy season for everyone. He genuinely was interested in who we are, and how we work together as a couple and I think that really shows in the photos he captures as they look so personal to us. He helped us through figuring out what our PERFECT ceremony was, and it really made us feel comfortable knowing we had someone that's done this before and knows what to expect (this was key, logistically speaking). Even though an unfortunate wind pattern and one of the worst fires in CA history had ash and smoke raining down on us for our day, Will remained calm and flexible as we made last minute audibles to accommodate the insanity that is 2020, and was an incredible touchstone for us as we navigated multiple back up plans. The day itself was amazing. We (read: I) am incredibly awkward in photos and in situations where people are staring at me...yet I felt SO comfortable with Will. He's a laid back guy that felt like one of our friends. He's also very thoughtful and just wonderful to be around and gives off a warm and inviting energy. He was so instrumental to making our day perfect (despite the smoke!). He communicated with us clearly when he would deliver the pictures, and wowed us with a sneak peak gallery not long after the wedding to share with family and friends. I was/am blown away....I could see from his other work that he is an incredibly gifted photographer but these pictures captured US and looked so amazing. (Again, I'm usually so awkward in photos and I couldn't believe how natural we looked!!). We just got through looking at our entire gallery he sent over (to include a sweet little video montage that is easy to share with family and friends) and I balled my eyes out. He somehow managed to capture the little intricacies of the day and the interactions between me and my husband, and little moments between our friends as well...and that truly mean so much to us. He somehow did all that with also capturing the beauty of the surrounding area and the majesty of the mountains we could see through the smoke. Our friends and family have told us that they felt like they were there with us as they worked their way through the photos, and expressed gratitude that they could feel like they were somehow apart of our day, even though they were across the country. I expected a lot out of Will, and yet somehow he surpassed every expectation. Hire Will for this very important day of yours...you'll be in good hands! read more

Will Khoury Photography - Session Photography Near Me

Will Khoury is the most talented, professional and easy-going photographer you could have on your big day! Seriously, he handled just about anything we could've thrown at him with ease (including crazy tight timelines) and the photos are BEYOND BELIEF. He literally did not miss a single moment, and captured it all so beautifully! Especially the little moments of imperfection and goofiness - those are our absolute favorites from the day because those feel all the more real and authentic. He told our story so beautifully through his work - like he captured our best selves! And we LOVED that it was all so perfectly candid, as well as the more formal portraits of course, so nothing felt posed or stiff just a lot of love and happy people having a great day! We had SO MUCH FUN reliving our wedding day when we got our photos back - and there were honestly hundreds! You will be able to see every single moment captured, and captured to absolute perfection (so added bonus his work is also great bang for your buck so-to-speak). Will was so easy to work with, from day one, and answered all our wedding questions (photo-related and otherwise) like the expert he is! He's also so much more than a photographer - he was able to help us with vendor-related questions, timelines, and literally was the wedding dress train master on the big day. He was also flexible and accomodating and able to adapt to the madness of the wedding day. We would hire him again and again and again. We only wish we had found him before our engagement photos too. Our photos are incredible - we've received so many complements on our wedding (from the photos) and it's all thanks to Will. The Maid of Honor even decided to hire him for her own wedding after meeting him at ours! We could not be happier with how our photos turned out. They're pure magic. Will is the GOAT. We couldn't more highly recommend hiring him for your day. The only advice we have is to plan ahead because he books out well in advance. Thanks Will for making our day all the more perfect and memorable for years to come! read more

My husband and I hired Will to capture our elopement along the coast of Big Sur. Will was a dream to work with from start to finish. The very first e-mail I received from him in response to my inquiry was professional and kind. Will answered COUNTLESS questions of mine and was so eager to be as helpful as he possibly could. In fact he even stayed in contact with me while his family was in town from out of the country and he proposed to his fiancé!!! The level of customer service is only topped by his talent. Will went above and beyond and captured images I will forever cherish. He made the entire experience enjoyable, he provided direction on posing, and even took us to a new location for phenomenal shots. He rolled with the flow and drove out to a location on the side of the road we found less than 48 hours before our wedding. So we could say I do on the perfect cliff along the coast. I don't think I could ever recommend Will enough, or have enough nice things to say about him. I searched for a photographer, I contacted many large names with countless followers on instagram, and I do not think I could have had a better experience with anyone else. His prices feel like a steal for the energy he brings to such an intimate day and the stunning photos he captures for you to treasure. Will thought of every small detail; carrying my bouquet and a jacket for me when I was cold, he snapped iphone photos for us to send to family (since we were surprising everyone with our elopement). He even took a polaroid of the two of us just before we parted ways, and that is an item I will cherish for years to come. I am honored to have Will's signature as a witness on my marriage license and blessed to have his photos of my wedding. read more