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I tell stories with my photographs for weddings and portraits with a classic and timelessly simple style. It's emotions and feelings and art together.

Images tell a story and they are there for me to find. It is about me watching, listening, learning and being at the ready for the instant THE image hits me and I push the button. It is a series of images that provoke emotion and thought. This happens with trust and openness and I know I can only get this if you trust me and I am open enough for you to do that. When there is this intimacy, I can get to the heart of the images and that is when the storytelling photography happens.

Photographing weddings and commitment ceremonies, family portraiture, pregnancy and engagement portraits are all steps in documenting the important events of your life. I have to understand the goal and do what it takes to make it happen. I am the storyteller and you are the story.

My photographs are not posed but capture the brilliance and sparkle of people naturally. I want to be your photographer for life, not just your wedding photographer.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Images by Misti Layne

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Anita Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Definitely a class act. Professional, talented and just a cool human being. So glad I chose her for our wedding. I met with several but once I met Misti I knew I was done searching. I have maintained a relationship with her years after our wedding as we delayed ordering our album and she’s been fantastic throughout. Don’t hesitate to work with her as she will truly capture your precious moments and can be relied on to get some memorable shots you will cherish.
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Chelsea Sent on 12/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Misti was AMAZING! Super fun to work with and really lets you relax and enjoy your time and day. She and her assistant captured so many wonderful images but no one ever felt like they were in the way or constantly pushing for photographs. It was a pleasure to have her photograph my wedding. Insanely pleased with all my images!
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User2462173 Sent on 12/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Misti is a wonderful photographer. We feel so very lucky to have had her skilled hand orchestrating the photography on our wedding day. She was very quick to respond by email and was flexible with negotiating prices. She also knew our venue very well and offered tips and guidance in the months before and during our wedding. We were so happy with the quality of our wedding photos. We recommend her completely.
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Megan Sent on 12/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Misti took the time to get to know my husband and me. The resulting photos were very personal, reflecting our story. Because we were so comfortable, our shoot was fun and captured the day beautifully.
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Robert Sent on 12/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
As can only be expected from her name, Misti is incredible. We started with a list of very strong wedding photo vendors recommended by our coordinator (who was incredible!) and there was not a photographer in there that we didn't like. However, we were drawn to Misti because her photo work appeared to just be a notch above all the rest. The pictures were a little clearer, a little brighter, and the moment was a little better.

After we retained Misti, we had a fun time exchanging emails with her, explaining what we need, going through details, and her working with our coordinator to go through the nitty-gritty. We were able to clearly articulate what we wanted in a photographer, and she had no problem accommodating.

When we hit day of, I can truly say Misti is exactly what we wanted. With her light and playful mood, she was fun to talk to and kept everyone happy. Most importantly, she had a wonderful way of blending in. We really didn't want a wedding photographer that was overly demanding or took us out of the moment. Misti was perfect in that she made it clear when she needed us, why, and kept it short. All other times, she was taking wonderful candid shots that turned out just beautifully.

While working with Misti was a delight, the real deal and reason we hired her was for the photos, and they are exceptional! We received nearly seven hundred of the most beautiful, wonderful photos we could imagine. Moments that I thought weren't captured are there, the moments I was hoping would come out, all came out beautifully.

Choosing a wedding photographer is a surprisingly stressful, difficult decision. You have to judge around character, quality of work, expenses, and tons of other metrics. In the end, I am so very glad that we went with Misti. She excelled in every metric and provided us with a product that made us so very happy. If you can afford her, hire her: You will never regret it.
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Michelle Sent on 09/30/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Misti is the most easy-going photographer I have ever known. She has a unique ability to capture the most amazing candid photos that really illustrate the "joy" and emotion of any event. Anyone can take a great staged photo (as everyone shows in their portfolios), but not everyone has her gift.

After seeing rave reviews online, I hired Misti a few years ago for my father's birthday party, and I was extremely impressed with her work. I don't even know how she took all of those great photos because she is like a phantom... you don't even notice she is there.

When my husband and I decided to get married in La Jolla, I researched photographers local to that area for HOURS. I was frustrated because they were all very expensive, and all I saw in their online galleries were the same myriad of staged photographs... a wedding couple kissing on the beach... We wanted someone who could capture the spirit of the evening and someone we could trust would do a great job.

My husband suggested that I ask Misti if she would be willing to travel for our wedding (I never even considered that as an option). We happened to catch her with that day free (in the nick of time!) and she was more than willing to travel for the event. From that point forward it was truly a breeze. I can't begin to describe how amazing our wedding photos are. We got married in May and we are still having a ridiculously difficult time narrowing down photos for our album.

I know this review is getting a bit long, but I have to add one more thing (even though I could go on for days) that shows how amazing Misti is. We decided to get a second photographer for the wedding (who Misti found that was local). The day of the wedding, that photographer no-showed! Can you believe that? Misti scrambled and worked with the venue to find a replacement DAY-OF, and I didn't even know about it until long after everything had been resolved. How amazing is that?!

Obviously, I am a huge fan of Misti's. I'm not type of person that writes reveiws... ever. She really is just that awesome and it would be wrong to not have her as your wedding photographer. If she's not available your wedding date, change your wedding date. Ok, maybe that's a little much, but your get my point.
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Kieva Sent on 09/14/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Misti Layne is a fantastic photographer with a great eye for detail. She listened to our requests and followed through with impeccable professionalism. Misti was reliable, fun to work with, and really captured the feel of the wedding through her photos. She also provided many wonderful photos to choose from (almost 600), varying between posed and artistic work. Overall, we were extremely happy with Misti Layne and highly recommend her for your wedding.
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Adrienne Sent on 11/16/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Misti is an absolutely fabulous photographer. She was great to work with--fun, kind, flexible, professional, and responsive. And, most importantly, our wedding photos are absolutely stunning. She worked with us within our budget and her prices are incredibly reasonable. If I had to do it over again (and I hope I never do!) I'd hire her again in a heartbeat!
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Anthony Sent on 10/08/2007
5 out of 5 rating
Misti is great. She is a very good photographer. Very professional, yet funloving at the same time. She makes it easy to have fun. We loved having her as part of our wedding. She is easy going and really allowed us to be ourselves instead of taking stuffy, ordinary wedding photos. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Or a photographer in general for that matter. She does great work and has a wonderful eye. We loved it that Misti loves what she is doing.
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Janet Sent on 10/05/2007
5 out of 5 rating
We were so happy to have Misti photograph our wedding! We looked extensively at work from other photographers and found Misti's work the most professional, creative, and heartfelt. And, better yet, Misti has a fantastic personality and is fun and easy to work with. She helped us design a pre-wedding photo session which turned out some amazing shots. Then she worked closely with us to design what we wanted for our wedding day. We were extremely pleased with the results and with the album she helped us design after it was all over. We felt that the price for her services was extremely reasonable considering the high quality and the caring and responsiveness Misti provided were more than worth it! We've been recommending Misti to all our friends who are getting married or want other family pictures. She's fantastic and we can only give her a huge thumbs up!
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Jim Vetter Photography Jim Vetter Photography Wedding Photographers

I've known Misti for years and have always experienced her to be fun, caring, and engaged. Her work is superb and her clients love her! I always enjoy her company whether we're working together or just hanging out. She's good people. I enthusiastically recommend her as a great photographer in the SF bay area!

Entire Productions Entire Productions Wedding Planners

This photographer is one of the best in the Bay! We love working with her and recommend her to our clients as well.

Dreamcatcher Events Dreamcatcher Events Wedding Planners

Misti is a GREAT photographer

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Images by Misti Layne frequently asked questions

Images by Misti Layne includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Images by Misti Layne includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Images by Misti Layne offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Images by Misti Layne offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Images by Misti Layne offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Images by Misti Layne is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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