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!

Great photogragher. I'm so glad that I found out about her work. If you ever want to book your…read morewedding, portrait, family sessions or something like that while in the area, call Joelle. You'll likely see her fine art landscape photography hanging in several different galleries and retail boutiques in the Yosemite area.

I wish that there was an option for more than 5 stars! We hired Karrie for our post…read morewedding/reception and we could not be happier with our choice. She was so amazing. I consider myself to be the least photogenic person on the planet. I thought, if even one picture turns out good, I will be happy. There were so many great shots that even finding our favorite took almost a month. We specifically asked her to get candid shots of our families and group shots of our older relatives and she really delivered. We have amazing, high quality photos that we are able to share with all of our family/friends and it means the world to us. She was all over the place like the Energizer bunny. She was so liked by all of our guests that people literally asked us if she was one of our family members. She made us feel special and comfortable and at ease. There is no way I could write enough to do her justice. She is an amazing and professional person with an awesome laugh and a great personality. If you don't hire her, you will be missing out, My friends told me that they want her to take photos of them too since their wedding photos didn't turn out how they wanted. Thank you Karrie so much for giving us wonderful photos to enjoy forever! You are the best!!!

We had the best time ever on our photoshoot! It was our first time ever doing any kind of pf…read morephotoshoot & Brittany made it fun & memorable. She perfectly captured our engagement & gave us beautiful photos to look back on. My Fiancé worked with Brittany for a surprise photoshoot & she delivered. Incredible views of Yosemite & our engagement. 20/10!!

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.

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!

Why haven't I written this review yet? We met for an engagement/family session in November and we…read moreabsolutely love Amanda. The vibe was chill, we had gotten lost and were late and instead of being pissy she used the time to scout the perfect location for our pictures as her original stop had been damaged by the fires. She made us laugh, we got great pictures, we had a good time. I actually came on here to get her number again to arrange our next family session and our wedding session (life happened, we had to postpone ‍) Pictures were returned quickly too, and in an easy online gallery that I was able to share and print from. Awesome, 100% recommend.

Amanda is completely and utterly amazing! She is very easy to talk to, kind, and very helpful. She…read morereferred me to local makeup artists (I had a destination wedding) and references on where to have prints made once we got our final shots. She also stayed longer than her scheduled time (speeches ran long) to make sure that she captured every special moment. Her photography brought me to tears.

I took a class taught by Denice Woyski.  Denice knows her way around a camera, and she taught me…read morehow to use my camera without ever (never!) using full auto mode.  She knows things.  She knows how light works, she knows how things will look in a photo before taking the photo.  Denice has the passion and artistry and definitely the skills.  The best part about taking a class from Denice was that she shared her passion and her knowledge, and she was able to teach me and inspire me in ways that I could understand.  I gained a lot of confidence in my own skills and abilities, and I had a lot of fun at the same time.  I highly recommend Denice as a teacher, and I hope you love her class as much as I did.

Got the final product and loved it! The book looks even better than the online version.read more

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.