We are so beyond thankful that we had Russ Levi as our wedding photographer!! From the very first meeting, he was so kind and clear that he wanted to help fulfill OUR vision. We definitely wanted to share with all the couples out there about our wonderful experience with him.

Russ was super fun to have for our big day. The bridesmaids love to joke around, and we were being silly throughout our “getting ready” time. Russ captured our ridiculous personalities, and was even game to jump in with a joke or two.

When it came to photographing the wedding ceremony and reception, we were so delighted to see the pictures because we have a great balance of the typical photos you expect to see (walking down the aisle, kiss, formal family photos, speeches, first dance, etc.) but also some really sweet yet unexpected moments (a young cousin napping, us newlyweds cracking up at a ceremony mishap, guests dancing up a storm, us being competitive at a Street Fighter 6 arcade station that we had set up for the guests, etc.)

It was during the outdoor photo session with the wedding party and close family, however, that Russ’s vision and experience in the Sonoma/Bay Area really shined. Russ knew our wedding venue like the back of his hand, and he took us to many different locations at the venue. As a result, we now have a diverse combination of natural, artwork, and vineyard photos to treasure forever. He captured so many different styles – we have glam, we have silly, we have traditional, and more! The grooms party in particular has a flair for the dramatic, and Russ made our dream of looking like GQ models a reality. Russ was great in giving us very helpful directions for posing and—looking back at the photos—we love his visualization and composition! Finally, he KNOWS his golden hours so we have absolutely gorgeous sunset photos. He knew exactly when and where to take us to capture the beauty of our venue.

In sum, we highly, highly, highly recommend Russ Levi as your wedding photographer.

My fiancé and I knew we wanted more than just the basic, awkward engagement photos you see nowadays. After looking at Russ’s website, the decision to hire him was clear. His photos are rich and captivating. They tell a story. On top of his stunning photography, he was extremely professional and quick to respond to our inquiries. Even though our photo shoot was only at 2 locations, he made it seem like 5 or 6. He really knows how to use the space and light to its full potential. I do not consider myself to be photogenic, and rarely like any pictures of myself, but I absolutely adore the pictures Russ took. If you are looking for a photographer to capture genuine moments, not just cheesy poses, Russ is your guy. Highly recommend. Will use him again in the future.

We worked with Russ for our wedding and engagement photos and we love his work! Russ was on the recommended list for our venue, and after checking out his portfolio we knew we had to reach out to him. After an initial consult, we chose to go with Russ. We first met Russ at our engagement shoot. We are both relatively shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Russ made us feel at ease. We love our engagement photos and love our wedding photos even more. Russ was so easy to work with on the wedding day - he was on time, communicative, and helpful. He kept our family photos moving and helped organize guests for photos. Our guests even commented on how great Russ was at the wedding. He delivered a (very large) sneak peek within just a few days of the wedding. Overall, Russ is a great guy and an amazing photographer. We would highly recommend Russ to anyone looking for an engagement/wedding photographer!