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Tim Otto Photography

Tim Otto Photography

San Diego, CA
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    Savannah C. Sent on 06/17/2023
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    Tim is the BEST!

    Tim is absolutely amazing. We worked with him for both our engagement and wedding photos. My fiancé was very nervous for the engagement shoot because we don't get our photos taken often. But Tim made him feel so comfortable right away which made the photos turn out even better than we could have imagined. He keeps it light and fun while still taking amazing photos! He has amazing suggestions for specific types of photos and also is more than happy to take any photos you have in mind.

    We will definitely be using Tim for all of our future photography needs and would recommend him to anyone that needs a photographer!

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    Thanks for the kind words. It was great photographing your Engagement session and Wedding! I look forward to future sessions!
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    Partow Sent on 04/28/2022
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    Excellent Wedding Photographer

    If I could give Tim more than 5 stars I would! Tim is such a pleasure to work with. He is kind, empathetic, and easy going. I first met Tim in 2020 at a Wedding Convention in San Diego. I was lucky and won his raffle for our engagement shoot! After spending the afternoon with him in Balboa Park my husband and I knew that Tim was the right photographer for us. We didn't even hesitate to book him. Our wedding was originally scheduled for April 2020 and ultimately had to be postponed for 2 years due to COVID. We changed our date 4 times until ultimately we landed on April 2022. Throughout the entire process, Tim was so kind and understanding.

    For our actual wedding day, he made the process of taking pictures so enjoyable and fun for us and our wedding party. My husband is not a fan of taking pictures and I felt that Tim and Patricia did such a great job keeping him comfortable throughout the process.

    His sneak peak photos were absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see the rest of the photos in a few weeks. If you have not yet hired a wedding photographer please reach out to Tim. He is an exceptional photographer and person. We loved him so much that we plan to do all of our future photo opportunities with him!

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    Norma K. Sent on 06/06/2019
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    Photographer Extrodanaire

    Tim did the engagement photos for the couple and made them a book of engagement pictures that are a lifetime keepsake. We cannot wait to see the wedding pictures. He stays focused on the couple during the wedding ceremony and reception and is sure to blow them away!
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    Molly M. Sent on 12/19/2019
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    Tim is awesome!

    I can’t imagine having anybody else shoot our wedding than Tim. He is so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera when we definitely weren’t! I love that Tim always keeps the energy up when he is behind the camera. He is willing to go anywhere and get dirty for the perfect shot and can always find the best lighting. Tim did a great job during our engagement photo session and the photos we got were amazing!! He was willing to lay down in the sand to get the best shot and he was so enthusiastic with every shot he took! On our wedding day Tim came ready to go! He worked really well with our videographer and was comfortable taking control with our first look and family photos. We got our sneak peek photos a couple days after the wedding and they are AMAZING! We can’t wait to get the rest of them back and relive our special day!
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    Ba Ro Sent on 11/06/2019
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    Outstanding photographer and awesome guy

    Tim took absolutely breathtaking photos. We could not be happier. He is creative and gifted and documented our special day more perfectly than we could ask for. We initially met him for an engagement photo shoot on the sunset cliffs, which gave him the opportunity to see how we interact and for us to get to know him. Even though that day was cloudy and not ideal he made it work. Both the wedding and engagement photos are wonderful and document such special memories for us. In addition, he has a wonderful easygoing personality and was fun to talk to.
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    Sharon Sent on 01/20/2018
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    Tim was great! We originally found him as a recommendation from The Prado (our venue). We figured that Balboa Park would be very busy during a holiday week and wanted a professional who was familiar with the park. After reviewing his portfolio and realizing a friend used him and their photos were great, we set up a meeting with Tim at his office/studio. Not only was Tim easy and fun to be around, the photos are AMAZING! We just got them and cannot get over how incredible they are. Everyone we have shared them with is impressed as well. Tim makes being the subject of a photo more enjoyable than I have ever experienced. He helped my husband and I stay calm, enjoy ourselves, and captured the best photos I’ve seen of either of us. I couldn’t be happier with the photos we got – the pictures of us, our families, the celebration and the details are all superb!
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    Sara Sent on 09/21/2017
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    Tim was great to work with! You can truly tell he loves what he does and is amazing at it!!! He made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable for both our engagement pictures and wedding photos!!! He did a Great job at directing us when needed but making the photo look natural!!! And great with candids too!!! So glad we chose Tim and Venus(his assistant)!!!
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    Bernadette Sent on 11/01/2017
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    The photos from Tim and his associate took on our wedding day were absolutely beautiful! He is very personable and professional. He offers different services and has packages that works great for any budget. He is so enthusiastic which is very infectious. I never felt pressured in taking photos and he makes you feel very comfortable so in turn the photos turn out great. Not once did I feel awkward with taking photos. He actually encouraged me to pose while I was feeling quirky. He also had a lot of great action shots during the ceremony and reception. I highly recommend Tim as your wedding photographer. You will be happy with the results!
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    Nicole Sent on 12/06/2016
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    Tim photographed my two best friends wedding-- so when it came down to choosing a photographer, there was no question I was going to hire him. From start to finish Tim was available and responsive. He has ideas of where to shoot and brings an amazing energy to the day. We flew in from NYC to have our wedding in San Diego and I recommend him to brides out in New York because he is worth flying out!

    Without question, the best wedding photographer.
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    Kevin Sent on 11/23/2014
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    Tim is amazing! He was very eager to shoot our engagement photos and our wedding. You can tell he has amazing passion for his job which is absolutely key for success in this business. He is available to answer any questions and takes time to walk you through the whole process. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further. We shopped around quite a bit and for many reasons decided to go with Tim and we have no regrets.
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    Tim did our engagement photos and our wedding photos. He is creative, organized, artistic, and most importantly....takes amazing photos! Our photos were gorgeous even before any retouching. It was really hard to pick our favorites. Also, he is very efficient and doesn't waste your time taking 100 pictures of the same pose or location. He scouts locations ahead of time and creates a comfortable fun environment. Book him now.
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    Kayla Sent on 06/16/2014
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    Tim is so much fun to work with and makes you feel so natural while taking your picture! Our wedding pictures turned out perfect! We couldn't be happier! Thank you Tim!
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    Christina Sent on 07/02/2014
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    Tim was easy to work with and did an amazing job with our wedding photos. Tim was very helpful in putting together our timeline for the day. He responded promptly to any email questions. We really felt like he went above and beyond and had such a fun time working with him! And photos are amazing!!
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    Chad Sent on 06/06/2014
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    I can't put into words how blessed we were to have Tim as our photographer. Not only is his work amazing but he made our special day and engagement photos fun. He is extremely talented and likable. Several of my friends and family shared that our photos were the best they had ever seen. He does an amazing job capturing the look and feel of an event. Look no further Tim is the real deal.
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    Shereen Sent on 06/03/2014
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    Tim was amazing in every way! He was positive, professional and tons of fun! He made our wedding day so lovely. Our family and friends loved him and he did a great job managing everyone to get some awesome shots. The pictures turned out better than we could have imagined.
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    Kattrina Sent on 06/08/2014
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    Tim was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was funny, very energetic, very passoniate about his work, and did a FANTASTIC job on all of the photos! He was able to give my husband and I something that we could cherish forever by taking photos of our wedding. I would highly recommend Tim for any of your photography needs!
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    Cathryn Sent on 11/22/2013
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    We love Tim Otto! Not only is his work fabulous but he is a pleasure to be around. Every time we met with him I walked out with my cheeks hurting because he makes me smile so much. On the wedding day he was totally professional. I could not recommend Tim more highly.
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    Nicole Sent on 10/07/2013
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    If you want AMAZING photos, look no further than Tim Otto! He is a seasoned professional that gets the job done, and gets it done right. He is extremely easy to work with, creative, and will make you feel at ease. What I love is the way he captures candid moments. He truly catches the essence and mood of the moment, without being intrusive. Thank you for all your hard work. We, along with our families, have photos that will be cherished past our lifetimes!
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    Sara Sent on 01/05/2013
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    I can't say enough great things about Tim Otto! I had already hired a photographer for our wedding, but later decided that his work was just nowhere near the quality I wanted. I began the search for a new photographer, and once I came across Tim's photos I knew we had to have him. By some miracle, he was available on our date! We met with him only once before our wedding. It was too late in the game to do an engagement session, but it didn't matter to me. After seeing his website I was completely confident that he would give us beautiful pictures. Tim and his assistant showed up on our wedding day on time and dressed nicely, and actually remained quite inconspicuous the rest of the day. All of us (my husband and I, family, bridal party) said we felt like we hardly posed for any pictures. THAT, in my opinion, is what makes Tim's work so incredible. Your day is not interrupted and taken over by posing for the camera. You don't even know he's there. Yet somehow, you get back hundreds and hundreds of breathtaking photos! The fact that most of his photos are not "posed" is what sets him apart from other photographers. You end up with artistic, incredible photos of the real moments that actually happened and are full of genuine emotion. I cried looking through them, because the moments he captured were so real. Just amazing! I would highly reccommend Tim to any bride searching for gorgeous photos full of genuine smiles and raw emotion. He is a true artist!
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    Melanie Sent on 05/01/2012
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    Tim was AMAZING! He knew how to get every shot we wanted - and didn't waste any time or stop people from what they were doing and make them pose :)
    I cannot WAIT till we get our album! I definitely recommend Tim to ANYONE who needs any type of photography. He truly is an artist.
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    Eric Sent on 05/23/2012
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    My wife took several months interviewing various wedding photographers but, after meeting Tim Otto we knew we found our man. Tim made both of as feel at ease in front of a camera which was not easy for my wife or I before we met Tim. The qaulity of pictures and various shots Tim took made it really tough to pick the pictures for our wedding album. Tim worked with us to get the best pictures for the album. Tim is a great photographer and I highly recomend. Just meet with him and you will see what I mean.
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    Lucas Sent on 05/31/2012
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    Tim Otto is by far the best photographer in the greater San Diego area. We chose Tim for our wedding photography and he is truly a master at his craft. His imagination and creativity are one of a kind and he creates a masterpiece with every photo that he takes. Take a look at his website and it speaks for itself. Tim is reliable and a man of his word, if he says it will get done, consider it done. Choose Tim Otto Photography and you will not regret it.
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    Christen Sent on 03/04/2014
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    Tim Otto shot our wedding in San Diego at the Grand Del Mar Hotel. This venue is really magnificent, but it was because of Tim's creativity and attention to detail that our photographs surpassed our expectations. He was able to capture our true emotions on such a special day and made our entire family feel warm. Tim is so easy to work with, professional and incredibly talented...he made the process fun, natural and our friends and family rave about our wedding photos. We highly recommend working with Tim Otto Photography and look forward to another shoot in the future.
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    Mari Sent on 12/03/2010
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    Wow. All I can say is that Tim is INCREDIBLY talented. He shot our wedding this past October at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. I LOVE our photos so much. To put this in perspective, out of 1000 or so photos, all of them were incredibly flattering (of everyone!). There was not a single picture that I disliked. I tried to pick a favorite photo of me, and in all honesty, I have narrowed it down to about 20 or so which I all love equally.

    Tim is extremely creative and easy to work with. We also used him for an engagement session, and my fiance who HATES having his photo taken (he hates having to sit around and wait) said that the hour truly was painless. Tim has a ton of energy which people really feed off of and really knows how to make things fun!
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    Tim is a great, energetic, amazing photographer. We hired him for our wedding and our photos were so amazing we got selected to be in the Weddings magazine.Tim captures such special moments when you are not looking. He is extremely passionate, professional, and always willing to work within your budget. Don't hesitate to hire Tim for you next photo shoot. I promise you will LOVE his work!
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