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Hi my name is Jeffrey San Juan of Kuya Jep Photography. My approach to photography is slightly non-traditional, clean, fun, modern, editorial and real. I don’t want your wedding dress to just be a dress; I want to present your dress as an art piece. I try to stay away from the traditional poses and rather let the setting, subject and the mood to be in sync and let the real story unfold naturally. I want my photographs to be the story teller that when you view them it makes you feel something. I want my photographs to show your true relationship and love for each other as oppose to awkwardness and fake poses. So if you feel that this is what you want, let’s start by getting together with a cup of coffee and get to know each other. My goal is not just to be your photographer for the day, but to be your friend and be part of your life so we can make compelling images.

Kuya Jep Photography also offers photo booth services called the Kuya Booth which includes instant 4x6 prints on site with customized labels, props, and free downloads for social media. The photo booth is fun for all ages! Coming soon, instant sharing to social media on the spot! Stay tuned!

Please continue to visit my blog for weekly updates at http://kuyajep.com/blog/ or if you just want to chat, send me a message at jeffrey@kuyajep.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following does your starting price include?

Backdrop(s)
CD/DVD of Images
Prints
Props
Social Media Integration

Which of the following does your most popular package include?

Backdrop(s)
CD/DVD of Images
Prints
Props
Social Media Integration

What photo booth items are available?

Backdrop(s)
CD/DVD of Images
Enclosed Booth
Prints
Props
Social Media Integration

Reviews of Jeffrey San Juan

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Jessica Sent on 07/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

I found Jeffrey through Instagram and loved his work. I hired him to photograph my small wedding at the Santa Maria country club in August 2019. He captured every memory in a beautiful way, when I look back at my pictures it’s like reliving the wedding day. He is a laid back guy and great at what he does. I looked at so many photographers and his work for the price can’t be beat. I would highly recommend hiring him.
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Cassidy Sent on 07/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Even though we had to reschedule he was an absolute joy to work with.

So bummed we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID. Jeffrey was amazing through the whole process. Looking forward to working with him in the future. Amazing guy with a caring and professional attitude! Best of the best!
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David Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!

We really wanted a great photographer going into our wedding. We spent countless hours looking for a photographer until we found Jeff. We honestly stopped looking once we saw his work and we knew we needed him to be our photographer for our wedding. The pictures he takes are not your common poses but he tells a story with every picture he takes! He makes you feel very comfortable while taking pictures and also makes you laugh throughout the day making it so much easier. The memories we will have from our wedding will be great thanks to the pictures we will be able to go back to thanks to Jeff!! He’s the man, the myth, the legend when it comes to photography!! Thanks for everything Jeff and we can’t wait to see the rest of our pictures!!
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Kelsey Sent on 07/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We love Jeff's photos as much as we love working with Jeff! We talked with 20+ photographers before picking Jeff - we really loved his portfolio, he was willing to work with us to find a package that met our budget, and importantly to us we really connected with Jeff the moment we first talked with him. We are from out of town, so we didn't have the opportunity to meet Jeff until a few days before our wedding, but we instantly felt like he was an old friend. We knew that we could trust him to make sure we got the photos that we really wanted (and loved!) but it was also important to us that he helped lead the show, felt like a guest, and would make sure that we could spend as much time as possible with our friends and family on our wedding day. Jeff did all of that and more - and even a few months later I still look through the photos almost daily and am so happy with all of the different shots, scenes, and photos from throughout the day. We 100% recommend Jeff and would absolutely choose him again!
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Hanae Sent on 03/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jeff is easy-going, fun and passionate about what he does. He's also great with kids.

Our engagement shoot was in Downtown LA. The wedding was in Los Alamos.

Even though there were some challenges with the sunlight on our wedding day (we started our wedding early) and a strict timeline, he delivered like a champ!

I was looking for a photographer who can capture my husband's silly personality that I fell in love with. After looking through a bunch of photographers through yelp, wedding wire, the knott, and instagram, Jeff's photos stood out to me. The aesthetic was nice and I could tell by the photos that people were comfortable around him.

He also runs a photobooth business which was very convenient for me. One less thing for me to look for. He has a lot of creative templates for you to choose from. In my case, he gave me the photoshop template so I can design my own.

Not only did we gain an awesome photographer, but we also gained a fun foodie friend!
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Amy Sent on 06/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Without a doubt, Jeff absolutely made our wedding day! We were so lucky to work with Jeff and his assistant Danielle (and his niece too!) on our wedding day, as he completely captured the spirit and celebration that my husband and I felt during our day. He was so professional and made us feel comfortable but we also had so much fun with him, which made him part of our celebration. Since the wedding day, many of our friends and guests have reached out to us to say how much they also loved Jeff and felt like he was another friend attending the wedding (he even got out on the dance floor!). He did absolutely everything that his bio says he will. The photos are modern, interesting, beautiful, unique, and exactly what we wanted!

He also provided his Kuya Booth for our reception and our guests had so much fun with all the props. He even made a custom design for the photo booth print outs that went with our wedding theme that was absolutely perfect.

Best of all, the pictures are some of the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen... sometimes I can't even believe that it is my wedding day! He completely exceeded my expectations. I am so grateful that we found Jeff to photograph our wedding and I would absolutely choose him to do it all over again. Without a doubt, Jeff is one of the best choices we made for our wedding day!
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Dino Sent on 07/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I had the best experience working with Jeff. He is very easy to get along with and we immediately became friends with him during the engagement session. One thing we liked is how easy going he was and how every photography session with him just flowed. There was no awkward posing or doing shots we didn't want to. Everything was pretty much natural. He is probably one of the best photographers I've met and no, I'm not just saying that because he shot our wedding. If you look at his work, you can immediately tell he has a unique style and isn't just another one of those run-of-the-mill photographers that shoots generic wedding photos. In other words, your photos won't be basic. Jeff has a great eye for capturing moments and backgrounds in the most beautiful way possible. I can't complement him enough and we are so grateful he shot our wedding. You need to book this guy for your wedding. Seriously.
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Shayli Sent on 07/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jeff is not only an amazing photographer, but also a really fun person to work with. He is so energized and clearly loves what he does. We took pictures in a vineyard and Jeff hopped up on the roof of his car to get an aerial view. It was awesome! He also kept telling us he was taking off from the reception (since his scheduled time was done), but he just kept sticking around because he was having such a great time! We ended up with over 1500 incredible photos, which we are so thankful for because they will help us remember all the little details we don't want to forget. Highly, highly recommend.
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Gretchen Sent on 07/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just can't sing Jeff's praises loud enough!!! We were incredibly lucky to randomly stumble on his website while hunting for a wedding photographer and, of course, we instantly fell in love with his gorgeous pictures and versatile style. But beyond providing an incredible set of wedding pics... Jeff has a remarkable work ethic, a great sense of humor while maintaining professionalism, the ability to go-with-the-flow, and a wonderful "bedside manner". Since we lived out of town, he set up skype chats to meet us before we committed, he customized our package to include the hours/coverage we really needed based on our budget, he was prompt with every email exchange to answer all of our questions, he made multiple on-site visits to get to know the venue in advance, and he showed up early/stayed late to the wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. Like I said, we just couldn't be happier with his services!! Anyone who's looking for an event photographer should stop now - you've found him! - g & z
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Gretchen Sent on 07/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just can't sing Jeff's praises loud enough!!! We were incredibly lucky to randomly stumble on his website while hunting for a wedding photographer and, of course, we instantly fell in love with his gorgeous pictures and versatile style. But beyond providing an incredible set of wedding pics... Jeff has a remarkable work ethic, a great sense of humor while maintaining professionalism, the ability to go-with-the-flow, and a wonderful "bedside manner". Since we lived out of town, he set up skype chats to meet us before we committed, he customized our package to include the hours/coverage we really needed based on our budget, he was prompt with every email exchange to answer all of our questions, he made multiple on-site visits to get to know the venue in advance, and he showed up early/stayed late to the wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. Like I said, we just couldn't be happier with his services!! Anyone who's looking for an event photographer should stop now - you've found him! - g & z
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Central Coast Premier Entertainment Central Coast Premier Entertainment Wedding DJs

Kuya Jep Photography is one of the best photographers we've had the pleasure to work with. Jeff and his staff go the extra mile for our wedding clients and working in tandem with them help get the perfect shot for their wedding day! We always love working with Kuya Jep Photography as their style is laid back, fun and professional. At every event we do the Photobooth is always a big hit! We endorse Kuya Jep Photography so much so that we actually use his photos for our marketing brochures and website. Thank You Jeff, Troy and everyone at Kuya Jep keep up the great work! Sincerely, Javier M. Central Coast Premier Entertainment

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