Wedding Photography in Monterey

Kelsey

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5.0

I cannot praise Maria and her work enough!! We hired her for our wedding and are beyond impressed with the work she did. Not only was she super sweet and easy to work with, but our venue had a lot of walking and she carried all her lights and equipment from one spot to the next and was super dedicated to getting the shots we wanted. My husband and I never do professional photo shoots so I was very nervous about feeling awkward and unnatural but she quickly made us feel super comfortable, worked with us, and was listening to our ideas too. The photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. They are absolutely stunning!! I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with her. Hire her now!!!

Kaitlyn

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Bobby was incredible to work with. He truly went above and beyond, capturing our special day in the most beautiful way. He walked with us through the Santa Cruz redwoods to find the most magical, scenic, fairy-like spots. The results were the most epic, dreamy photos we could have ever imagined — completely true to us and the setting. He understood the vision and exceeded our expectations, creating a calm and positive environment for us. Thank you so much!

Kayce

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OMG I can't say enough about this couple! I hired Adam for the photography and his wife Katlyn for hair and makeup as a packaged deal. Katlyn did more than I ever could've dreamed for my wedding look! I'm seriously in love with the hair and makeup she did and can't stop thinking about it! And Adam was SO helpful the whole time during planning and AMAZING during the wedding! I was planning the event from out-of-state and he volunteered to drive all the way to our venue and take videos for us so we could see it better! Not only that, but he was fantastic at helping pose us, and the edited photos we've seen so far are breathtaking!! You will not regret booking either of them for your event!!

Doreen

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5.0

Shaun is fantastic! We are beyond happy with Shaun’s services, professionalism, and photos! I would recommend him to everyone. I already do with family and friends. Shaun has been great to communicate with and he was really helpful with my bride anxiety around planning and timing. He brought an assistant who was attentive to details and helped with my dress when she didn’t have to. I can’t say enough about how pleased we are that Shaun was a part of our special day.

Danieka was very professional and very skilled. Her style is so true to life and she captures beautiful shots while being very easy to work with. She and her 2nd shooter were a lot of fun and did a great job - they had a great balance of giving direction for shots while making sure things didn't feel too posed. Our photos were beautiful and I definitely recommend!

My wife and I got married two months ago in Ben Lomond and we still find ourselves talking about how outstanding of a job Dave did and continually receive compliments from our guests. We chatted with Dave before our wedding and he described his focus on exactly what we wanted: capturing “in-between” moments, so to speak, like members of our respective families meeting for the first time, or friends from different spheres of our lives dancing together. My wife and I recently recalled several moments at our wedding where we appreciated a special moment we were having with a guest and thought to ourselves, “you know, it would be really cool to have a photo of what’s happening right now.” Every single time, right after having this thought, we heard a click followed by a flash. He must be a wizard or something. We recently got our finished photos and we were delighted to see countless other priceless snapshots we had no idea happened until now. While these in-between moments were obviously incredibly important for us, Dave is top notch when it comes to posed group photos as well. He’s incredibly skilled at wrangling the necessary people into photos and being considerate of time, and if we ever felt like one segment of photos was going too long, we just told him so and we’d move on. Dave is an incredible talent and just an incredible guy too. We’ll never forget him and can't recommend him highly enough.

Jason was a fabulous photographer! He helped us find the perfect location in Santa Cruz on the beach and offered restaurant recommendations as well. He was so helpful and captured all the special moments of the proposal without being intrusive.

Amazing!!! My husband and I had the best experience. Camille and her team made us feel super comfortable and had so many great ideas for some amazing photos. Our photos came out beautiful, even the ones in the rain. Just breathtaking. She is truly amazing at what she does.

OJ was the second shooter for our wedding, and if we could go back and rebook we'd have just booked OJ. This isn't just because our actually videographer is ghosting us, but because (unprompted), he reached out to us for a wedding video idea based on the footage he had. He's been incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and has done amazing work.

Shannon

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5.0

Hiring Rueben and his team at Loose Tie Photography was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. We hired his team for both photography and videography. From our engagement shoot through to the last dance of our wedding day, the quality of our photos and videos is absolutely stunning and we've received countless compliments. But what truly set Loose Tie apart was the experience. Rueben immediately made us feel comfortable, which was so refreshing as we were worried we'd look awkward during posed photos. He has this rare ability to be incredibly sharp and calculated in his craft, while also being the most laid-back person in the room. He listened intently to our vision, provided advice where we needed help, and effortlessly guided us into natural, fun, and genuine poses, making the entire process feel less like a chore and more like hanging out with a friend. We were also thrilled with how seamlessly Rueben and his team worked with our dog, who was a big part of both the engagement and wedding photos! The preparation leading up to the wedding was exceptional. Rueben and Melissa took the time to visit our family property (our wedding shoot location) twice just to carefully scout locations, map out specific shots, and track where the sun would hit at the perfect time of day. He mirrored this level of diligence at our main venue as well. This calculated approach ensured every moment was captured beautifully and perfectly timed, yet on the wedding day itself, we never once felt stressed about the timeline or logistics. On the day of the wedding, Rueben and his team were a seamless, nearly invisible presence. They managed to capture every key moment without ever being disruptive. Our bridal party and family constantly commented on how awesome, professional, and friendly the whole team was. We wholeheartedly recommend Loose Tie Photography for anyone seeking beautiful, high-quality documentation of their special day, delivered by a team that feels like family. We will absolutely be calling Rueben for all future milestones we hope to capture!