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Your wedding is about you, not the photographer/cinematographer. As I work, I make myself invisible and connected at the same time; something I’ve learned in 25 years of photojournalistic experience. I tend to capture emotional and endearing moments without the bride and/or groom even noticing I'm there.

While the photographs and video are extremely important, I pride myself in providing a space in which you can be present with your loved ones, in the moment, and where the pictures and video happen as if by magic, helping you remember the memories you create.

But don't take my word for it, read the reviews from the brides and grooms I've been fortunate to photograph for.

I look forward to playing with you.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography by Isaac

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Margaret Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Destination weddings are always a challenge, everyone coming from all directions, but somehow Isaac became the glue that put us altogether. His energy is so contagious that even after our nine hour flight from Hawaii to Colorado he managed to put everyone at ease. He was more like a guest with a camera having a great time. He bonded with my grandson and the other children in the wedding party so much that even after Cameron's (my grandson) first Roy Rogers ( on an empty stomach) got him very excitable Isaac was ready and took the shot of the wedding!!! IMG_3635.JPG! Two years later most of us are still using his photos for our Facebook Profiles. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!!
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Megan Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac is an incredible photographer and a amazing individual. I feel so lucky he agreed to photograph my wedding in Santa Barbara. He exceeded my expectations in every way, I will always treasure his photos and am forever grateful for his work. He is a fantastic artist, I couldn't rave more about his photography. Additionally, he was such a pleasure to have at our wedding, and was a wonderful addition to our party. Thank you, Isaac! You're the best!
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Grace Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac is so much fun to work with! He is extremely attentive, upbeat, and patient with ALL of you family members. His photos captured the sentiment of our wedding in a natural, totally unfussy way.
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User2718971 Sent on 08/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac is incredibly professional, artistic and so unbelievably fun to work with. He will work tirelessly until he gets the shot!
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Katherine Sent on 08/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Brought tears to my eyes looking at my wedding photos!!! Isaac is the VERY best!! Words cannot express how grateful I am for the heartfelt moments he so beautifully captured. Isaac is so humbly talented and truly an artist. Guests at our wedding still talk about how amazing Isaac did, how comfortable he made them feel, and how much he made them laugh. If you have Isaac as your photographer, you are truly lucky!!!
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Lauryn Sent on 08/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
When searching for a wedding photographer, I instantly fell in love with Isaac's documentary style photography. He did not disappoint! Looking through our wedding and engagement photos is more like watching a video; they are all very candid shots and you really get the "feel" of the night. Isaac was very accommodating and worked within our timeframe and budget. He was such a pleasure to work with, makes you feel comfortable and blended in with the party! We now consider him one of our family and I look forward to working with him in the future. I highly recommend him for any event!
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Shannon Sent on 05/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac was the only photographer I talked to for our wedding. I somehow found his website and saw his beautiful work and knew that I wanted him, but we had a very limited budget. We were also planning our wedding remotely. Isaac worked with us to help us decide on a package within our budget and that we were comfortable with. In order to get to know him before the big day, we also did our engagement photos with him, which were very reasonable priced and turned out great. In the end, we loved all of our pictures, especially the candid ones. Isaac has an amazing ability to capture the really special moments and faces of all the guests. Additionally, by the end of the night, he felt like part of the family! All of my guests commented on how personable he was. My husband hates taking photos and Isaac helped him feel more comfortable with the whole process. He truly made our day feel more special and I look at our photos all of the time.
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Natania Sent on 03/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was almost two years ago and we still cherish the pictures Isaac had taken. He was wonderful from start to finish, capturing photos that truly reflected the amazing time we had at our wedding. What my family and I liked about Isaac most as a photographer, was that he was able to integrate effortlessly during the wedding -- kind of like hanging out with an old friend who takes amazing photographs. In addition, he was able to finalize our wedding photos quickly after the event. This was so great because my husband and I were both so anxious to see them! Needless to say, if you want a professional who takes pride in his work and is just really cool and easy to be around, Isaac is the one for you.

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Ashlyn Sent on 03/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac was a wonder on our wedding day, and leading up to it. He really captured the joy and ease we hoped to accomplish that day, with plenty of spontaneity. He made all our guests feel very comfortable, and in turn, captured some true and honest emotions. The pictures are so beautiful!

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User1207978 Sent on 06/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Isaac captured all the love and endless fun celebrating at our daughter's wedding. His personality and artistry in photography are a winning combination for the bride and groom, families and friends. Isaac did a super job of being sure that everyone had a great time while he was staging the family photos with the bride and groom. As well, he captured terrific candid photos. Isaac is a wedding photographer extraordinaire and he went above and beyond capturing great memories of our daughter's fabulous wedding day!
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Awards

19
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Merryl Brown Events Merryl Brown Events Wedding Planners

Isaac Hernandez is a trusted vendor, a highly talented photographer and videographer that we think the world of! He is wonderful to work with - immensely talented, kind, sensitive in both what and how he shoots a wedding and his video editing is superb. There are not enough superlatives in the english language to describe this man. He is one of our main "go to" people for nearly every event that we do!

Pure Joy Catering, Inc Pure Joy Catering, Inc Wedding Caterers

Isaac shot photos with my son, employees and I for half a day for the wall street journal. My son & I both just hate being photographed and he made it so effortless. He got really flattering shots and we both felt so safe in his lens. Hes a natural pro & just dissipates the stress and captures the joy and love. I recommend him very highly.

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Photography by Isaac frequently asked questions

Photography by Isaac includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Photography by Isaac includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Photography by Isaac offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Photography by Isaac offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Photography by Isaac offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photography by Isaac is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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