I am at a loss for words to express just how incredible Russ and Clara are. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, they made every moment unforgettable.

Russ and Clara have a magical way of making you feel completely at ease in front of the camera. My husband and I felt so comfortable throughout the entire process, and our families couldn't stop raving about them either. They were so professional in every step but also brought such warmth, humor, and kindness to every interaction.

The photos and video they delivered are beyond breathtaking. Every moment was captured with such precision and artistry. They have a keen eye for detail and a talent for finding the beauty in every shot. Our album and video are like a dream come true, and we find ourselves reliving our special day each time we look at them.

Russ and Clara's work is not just about capturing images; it's about encapsulating emotions and memories that will last a lifetime. Their passion for what they do and their incredible talent shows in their amazing work.

To Russ and Clara, thank you for your incredible talent, your kindness, and for giving us the most beautiful mementos of our wedding day. We are forever grateful for your exceptional work!

We will always be recommending the Chasing Light team and will be so excited to work with them in the future!

Choosing Chasing Light to capture our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made! From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos and videos, the team was professional, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring that every moment of our special day was beautifully preserved. They took the time to understand our vision and preferences, and their collaborative approach made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process.
We had our engagement photoshoot 1 week before the wedding with Clara - our photographer. From the first minute there was a click and working with her was very easy and intuitive.
On the day of our wedding, both Clara and Vance seamlessly blended into the background, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling intrusive. Their ability to capture genuine emotions was remarkable, and the resulting photos and videos are priceless treasures that we will cherish for a lifetime. When we were looking for photos/video for the first time, I truly couldn't believe my eyes and sometimes was like "How is it even possible?!"
In addition to their exceptional talent behind the lens (which are of a very-very high quality), the team at Chasing Light was a joy to work with from start to finish. One of the guests came to me and told me, that after working with our team his fear for the camera went away. They made him comfortable, relaxed and he was truly enjoying it. I also want to mention the communication with Russ that was smooth and professional. Photos were delivered pretty soon; and while the video took longer - it is truly a piece of art. We had both Russian and English speaking guests at the wedding and I have no idea how they managed to translate and blend it all together in such a great film. I cried:) as well as almost everyone who saw it.
Thank you, guys, for turning our wedding day into a fairytale. Your talent and passion are truly extraordinary, and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories you have given us.

Alena & Sergey

Chasing Light was excellent for our wedding on 9/2/23 & we're so glad that we chose them. We worked with Russ, Clara, and their videographer on the wedding day and also had an engagement shoot last year with Clara. We are sooo impressed with how our photos turned out and we received them only 9 days after wedding day-- way sooner than we even expected.

They're extremely professional, efficient and organized while being so creative and artistic. In less than 2 hours before the wedding, they were able to wrangle our wedding party quickly for photos as well as get our first look photos and tons of detail shots around the property (Old Rancho in Carlsbad). Post-ceremony, they were super patient with our large group of relatives to get all the family shots we needed. We are blown away with our couple's shots, family photos, ceremony, and reception photos-- all of it! I didn't feel that anything was missed and, if anything, they captured way more moments than we expected.

We can't wait to see the way the film & video footage turned out, but have no doubt that it will be of an equally exceptional quality. I highly recommend their services & feel that their work is a really great value, especially considering other photographers I was considering didn't provide film as an option or charged just as much without the video option.