Tomas is more than a photographer. He's a listener, a visionary, a wedding partner, and ultimately acts as an esteemed creative director when shooting couples. I had the pleasure of shooting with Tomas three times: Engagement shoot in a restaurant and on the streets of LA, at our welcome party in a venue and on our wedding day. Tomas is thorough, always there for the bride and groom, and has an eye that can bring couples portraits to life with an energetic or demure elegance. He scales candids to editorial in ways that work the space and edits his shots in ways that make the details pop tastefully. Whichever your approach to couples wedding photography, I can emphatically recommend and attest to Tomas' unique ability to set the scene, incorporate low-level-of-effort props or environmental props, and shoot his vision. Tomas worked with us, our budgets and offered packages that just made sense in a wedding world where these things became so overwhelming. He was a bright spot, and a guaranteed 'win' in the wedding planning journey pre, during and post event.

Words can’t fully express how incredible our experience was working with Tomas as our wedding photographer. My wife and I feel incredibly grateful that he was there to capture our big day last month.

From the moment we started searching for a photographer, we knew this would be one of the most critical decisions for our wedding. After researching and interviewing several top photographers in our area, we noticed that The Big Affair was one of Bel-Air Bay Club’s preferred vendors—and it quickly became clear why. When we reviewed a few full galleries of weddings Tomas shot at our venue, we immediately fell in love with his elegant, timeless style. He has an incredible ability to blend traditional, editorial, photojournalistic, and moody styles in a way that captures all the key moments and emotions of the day.

However, beyond beautiful photographs, having a genuine connection with our photographer was essential to us—and this is where Tomas truly stood out. From our first conversation, he was genuinely interested in getting to know us and gave us a clear sense of what it would be like to work with him. As a photography enthusiast, I had many technical and gear-related questions, which Tomas was happy to discuss. While the best equipment alone doesn’t guarantee great results, knowing that Tomas was equipped with top-tier gear gave us extra peace of mind—especially since we planned on ordering large canvas prints, where ultra-high-resolution images are key. We were initially concerned that Tomas might be out of our budget based on his quote, but he went above and beyond, creating a custom package that included everything we wanted while staying within our budget.

Our engagement shoot with Tomas was our first real test in front of the camera, and we were a bit nervous since posing isn’t something we’re used to. Tomas gave us just the right amount of guidance, helping us feel comfortable and confident. By the end, what started as an nerve-wracking experience became a genuinely fun and memorable one—we were actually a little sad when the session ended! Tomas even kept shooting until the very last moment, well after the location’s security asked us to wrap up. When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the results, and so were our friends and family—some even wondered if we’d secretly eloped!

On our wedding day, Tomas and his second photographer, Brian, were amazing to work with. They made us feel like VIPs while capturing every important moment. Tomas’s attention to detail was remarkable, whether it was waiting for the right light during family group shots or stepping in to guide other vendors. His assertive yet calm leadership made it feel like we had an extra coordinator helping us along the way.

In summary, my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend Tomas for any couple looking for an exceptional photographer, especially for engagements and weddings. Tomas didn’t just take pictures—he told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful way possible. Our wedding day flew by, but thanks to Tomas, we have hundreds of stunning images that allow us to relive it whenever we want.

Tomas was part of our engagement shoot and wedding in April 2024. Tomas and his team were not only a master behind the camera but also a true professional. The whole team made us feel at ease, maintained a friendly and approachable demeanor, and were just so fun to be around! From start to finish, Tomas was a pleasure to have around, from putting everyone at ease whilst photographing the buildup to our big moment.

We just received our wedding photos, and we are blown away by the level of craftsmanship and artistry. Each image is truly a work of art, showing the emotions we experienced during those precious moments - Tomas truly was able to manage to encapsulate the emotions and create timeless memories that our family will cherish forever. Again, it was our honor and privilege to have worked with you.

I can't say enough good things about Tomas himself, his vision, and his amazing work. It's nerve-racking hiring a photographer for one of the most important days of your life-so I'm telling you, hire Tomas!! He's not only the kindest soul, but he has such an incredible vision and notices such small details that your mind is blown when he shows you the photos. I always felt like he truly cared to make sure we had some amazing photos of this special time in our lives. He'll be your teammate from start to finish. And then you'll have SO many great photos, you won't be able to narrow them down! Thank you, Tomas, for your hard work and artistry!!!

HIGHLY recommend The Big Affair! Tomas absolutely blew us away with both our wedding and engagement photoshoots. From the moment we met Tomas he ensured we felt comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. My husband and I hadn't done a shoot together before but Tomas patiently guided us through different poses to find our groove, and boy did it pay off in the end photos! His attention to detail, creative eye, and dedication to getting "the shot" is second to none. Not only do we have so many great photos to choose from but working with Tomas was an absolute dream. He is a kindhearted and fun person that I hope to have the pleasure of working with again. Would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you Tomas!

Tomas is hands down the best photographer!! If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would! You will not regret hiring him for your special day and engagement shoot.

We interviewed several top/luxury wedding photographers in Los Angeles and Bay Area and had a very difficult choice to make. We are so happy that we chose Tomas! We could not be happier! He has exceeded our expectations over and over again! Not only is he an incredible photographer, but he is also kind, compassionate, and caring. When we were still making our decision, Tomas took the time to check in with us gently to see if we had any other questions. He also did a last minute call one weekend with us to help with our decision.

Tomas has a very quick response time and genuinely spends time to get to know you. I feel that Tomas cares about me as a person and as his client. We are not just another business transaction to him. That is hard to find, especially in the world of wedding vendors. He is not only our wedding photographer, but now a friend to us both! There need to be more kind people like Tomas in the world. His messages and replies are some of the kindest and most thoughtful you will ever receive. He even took time to wish us a Merry Christmas and send kind words for the holidays!

When we were planning for our engagement shoot, he had attire suggestions as well as location suggestions and ideas. We had an incredible engagement photo shoot at Pasadena City Hall and the LA Arboretum. Both of us felt a little nervous going into the shoot, but Tomas helped us relax and have a great time. He has such a fun personality. We trusted his process and his directions for various poses. Tomas also let us take several photos with our little goldendoodle. Our photos look incredible!! He captured our love so beautifully! The photos are gorgeous, luxurious, romantic, and timeless. Some luxury photographers are wonderful but their photos look very posed or the couple does not look comfortable. However, Tomas's photos do not look posed at all and are overflowing with love and many smiles. We have been incredibly grateful with the outpouring of love from our family and friends over our photos. Everyone loves them!

Additionally (I will post a specific review on her page), his wife Agne is one of the top makeup artists/hair stylists in Los Angeles (owner of Beauty Affair) and is also incredible and one of the sweetest people you will meet in your life. She made me look so beautiful for my engagement shoot! Check her out as well if you are looking for a makeup artist and team.

We are so excited for our wedding this summer and to see Tomas and Agne again!

We absolutely loved working with The Big Affair as our wedding photographer! We were drawn to his ability to capture timeless, special moments while also capturing unique and less "cliche/cheesy" moments. The pictures we received are absolutely incredible and we are so in love with them! Tomas was amazing to work with - very responsive and professional. He was able to provide our wedding photos earlier than the slated date and we really could not be happier. If I could give a higher rating than 5/5 I would!

Absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! Tomas captured every moment beautifully, creating a stunning visual narrative of our special day. His skill in framing shots and attention to detail truly shines. His entire team was professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend!

We chose Tomas at The Big Affair for our wedding photography and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! Our photos are absolutely stunning, and he captured so many beautiful moments in the day that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen. The pictures are timeless and classic, and we know we will love them forever. Not only is he such a talented photographer, but Tomas is super kind, helpful and has been a pleasure to work with during the full wedding planning process. On the wedding day, he was a very calming presence and made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera. You can’t go wrong choosing Tomas for your wedding photography!

Tomas is fantastic!!! From the beginning, the whole process was easy and comfortable. He also didn't try to upsell me, which I really appreciate. I did a lot of research before booking and his prices were reasonable and his photos are AMAZING!!! At the end of the day, the photos are what you take away from your wedding (other than your marriage, of course) so it's important to pick a great photographer and no one is better than Tomas. I love love love the photos and I'm so happy we went with him. I'm sure he books up super fast so book him now!!