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• Chabeli S. Sent on 03/21/2020
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  Hire them now! The best!

  Wonderful team to work with! Such team players and will make such amazing memories to forever have.
  Highly recommend the team at Aveitas Weddings!

  Wonderful team to work with! Such team players and will make such amazing memories to forever have.
  Highly recommend the team at Aveitas Weddings!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Chabeli, thank you so much for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! It was a pleasure and privilege working with you and your amazing team.
  
  I hope you're doing well and staying safe during these tough times, especially for all of us as small business owners.
  
  Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time if there's anything we can do for you.
  
  - Henry
• Tiffany Sent on 01/09/2020
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  Amazing experience with Aevitas/Henry

  Our search for the perfect photographer began with a list of companies provided to us by our wedding planner. We chose to work with Henry Chen at Aevitas Weddings because his style was the best fit for the vibe we were aiming for, and we couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. Henry was absolutely perfect from start to finish and completely surpassed our expectations. He understood that we wanted to eschew many conventional aspects of weddings but that ultimately, we still wanted to have a wedding. He also had extremely informative guides detailing exactly what we needed to do at each step and how we can ensure we are prepared, whether it was for the engagement photo session or for actual wedding day. Henry is also one of the most patient and truly kind individuals we have worked with - he constantly reassured us when we felt overwhelmed and stressed out by our schedule, and he made a tremendous effort to keep us at ease when there were a multitude of things going on at the same time. He also was just an awesome and pleasant person to hang around - he has mastered the art of arranging and taking our photos while still taking the time to have meaningful conversations and get to know our family, wedding party and friends.
  
  One of the challenges that Henry handled with ease was incorporating our 90-pound German Shepherd Dog, Toffee, into both the engagement photo session and wedding day photos. Henry did a phenomenal job setting up the photos with Toffee, and it was not an easy task to get her to sit still and to look at the camera. Henry had to call her name constantly and try to get her attention, but his hard work paid off because he took some absolutely beautiful photos of her.
  
  For our engagement photo shoot, Henry had helped us come up with a detailed itinerary for three different locations. A few days before the shoot, we suddenly had a change of heart and decided that we wanted to change up two of the locations - when we finally decided on which locations we wanted, it was already the day before the shoot. We wrote an apologetic email to Henry asking if it would be okay if we changed up some of the locations - not only was Henry very flexible and supportive, he also drove out to those locations on his own to scout them out the morning of the shoot. Our favorite photos from the shoot ended up being at a location (abandoned railroad tracks in South Los Angeles) that we found spontaneously because an accident had occurred where we were originally planning to shoot and we couldn't access the area. But all of this is a testament to Henry's professionalism and skill as a photographer in that he can roll with the punches and helped us come up with creative poses tho fit the surroundings of the area.
  
  More nerve-wracking than the actual wedding day was all of the preparation leading up to the day. But Henry kept us on track by having us fill out a lengthy questionnaire that he then reviewed with us in detail for about an hour. The questionnaire and interview turned out to be pivotal tools for Henry to utilize in creating our final minute-by-minute schedule for wedding day. Then on the actual wedding day, we had rented a small apartment to get ready in; Henry fully utilized the space and also did a great job keeping the bridal party and groomsmen separated as much as possible. He was also especially accommodating because we didn't have a cocktail reception at our wedding, and so it was tremendously difficult to have to squeeze in photos with extended family members; we ended up having 20 different groups of family members and Henry handled the entire process so efficiently. During the actual wedding, Henry and his assistant were always nearby, ready to snap photos of us and our guests. He also worked extremely well with our videographer, making sure to ask our videographer if he had enough space to get the shots that he needed.
  
  Lastly, we were beyond impressed by how quickly Henry presented our photos to us. Within two weeks of the wedding, Henry had published a sneak peek on his blog, with a detailed write-up of the entire day's events. We are so thrilled with how seriously Henry takes his job, knowing that he is a crucial part of our special day and all of the months of preparation leading up to the wedding. He kept us at ease in the midst of all the stress, made sure we were running on schedule, and most of all helped us enjoy the day as much as possible because we knew we didn't have to worry about our photos looking amazing. We definitely recommend Henry and Aevitas Weddings if you are looking for a truly amazing photographer who will also make your wedding experience as stress-free and fun as it can be.

  Our search for the perfect photographer began with a list of companies provided to us by our wedding planner. We chose to work with Henry Chen at Aevitas Weddings because his style was the best fit for the vibe we were aiming for, and we couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. Henry was absolutely perfect from start to finish and completely surpassed our expectations. He understood that we wanted to eschew many conventional aspects of weddings but that ultimately, we still wanted to have a wedding. He also had extremely informative guides detailing exactly what we needed to do at each step and how we can ensure we are prepared, whether it was for the engagement photo session or for actual wedding day. Henry is also one of the most patient and truly kind individuals we have worked with - he constantly reassured us when we felt overwhelmed and stressed out by our schedule, and he made a tremendous effort to keep us at ease when there were a multitude of things going on at the same time. He also was just an awesome and pleasant person to hang around - he has mastered the art of arranging and taking our photos while still taking the time to have meaningful conversations and get to know our family, wedding party and friends.
  
  One of the challenges that Henry handled with ease was incorporating our 90-pound German Shepherd Dog, Toffee, into both the engagement photo session and wedding day photos. Henry did a phenomenal job setting up the photos with Toffee, and it was not an easy task to get her to sit still and to look at the camera. Henry had to call her name constantly and try to get her attention, but his hard work paid off because he took some absolutely beautiful photos of her.
  
  For our engagement photo shoot, Henry had helped us come up with a detailed itinerary for three different locations. A few days before the shoot, we suddenly had a change of heart and decided that we wanted to change up two of the locations - when we finally decided on which locations we wanted, it was already the day before the shoot. We wrote an apologetic email to Henry asking if it would be okay if we changed up some of the locations - not only was Henry very flexible and supportive, he also drove out to those locations on his own to scout them out the morning of the shoot. Our favorite photos from the shoot ended up being at a location (abandoned railroad tracks in South Los Angeles) that we found spontaneously because an accident had occurred where we were originally planning to shoot and we couldn't access the area. But all of this is a testament to Henry's professionalism and skill as a photographer in that he can roll with the punches and helped us come up with creative poses tho fit the surroundings of the area.
  
  More nerve-wracking than the actual wedding day was all of the preparation leading up to the day. But Henry kept us on track by having us fill out a lengthy questionnaire that he then reviewed with us in detail for about an hour. The questionnaire and interview turned out to be pivotal tools for Henry to utilize in creating our final minute-by-minute schedule for wedding day. Then on the actual wedding day, we had rented a small apartment to get ready in; Henry fully utilized the space and also did a great job keeping the bridal party and groomsmen separated as much as possible. He was also especially accommodating because we didn't have a cocktail reception at our wedding, and so it was tremendously difficult to have to squeeze in photos with extended family members; we ended up having 20 different groups of family members and Henry handled the entire process so efficiently. During the actual wedding, Henry and his assistant were always nearby, ready to snap photos of us and our guests. He also worked extremely well with our videographer, making sure to ask our videographer if he had enough space to get the shots that he needed.
  
  Lastly, we were beyond impressed by how quickly Henry presented our photos to us. Within two weeks of the wedding, Henry had published a sneak peek on his blog, with a detailed write-up of the entire day's events. We are so thrilled with how seriously Henry takes his job, knowing that he is a crucial part of our special day and all of the months of preparation leading up to the wedding. He kept us at ease in the midst of all the stress, made sure we were running on schedule, and most of all helped us enjoy the day as much as possible because we knew we didn't have to worry about our photos looking amazing. We definitely recommend Henry and Aevitas Weddings if you are looking for a truly amazing photographer who will also make your wedding experience as stress-free and fun as it can be.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Tiffany!
  
  Happy New Year to you, Michael, and Toffee. I hope you had an amazing holiday with one another and your family/friends. It must've been extra special for you and Michael to spend your first Christmas and New Year as newlyweds!
  
  Thank you a million times for such an incredible review. Everything you said meant the world to me and I couldn't be more grateful and honored to be your wedding photographer.
  
  From the moment we met for your engagement session (and the wild adventures we had during it!), you and Michael treated me like an old friend vs. just a wedding vendor. And it really felt like I was getting to work with old friends every time I chatted with you two.
  
  I loved how you made your engagement session and wedding day so unique; with the places you picked for your e-session, incorporating tacos and your adorable dog, to your wedding day, with more tacos, In-N-Out truck, and a full-blown dance party...absolutely incredible!
  
  Thank you for writing a super thorough, thoughtful review. Reading what you wrote brought me back to all of our experience working together and it only reminded me how lucky I am to have such a wonderful couple in you and Michael.
  
  Here's to a lifetime of delicious tacos and dancing our hearts out. And Toffee protecting us every step of the way :).
  
  - Henry
• Cori V. Sent on 03/24/2020
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  The best decision you'll make

  Future brides, one of the most important pieces of advice I can offer you as you plan your dream day is make sure that you love your photographer as much as you love your dress. I promise you're on track do just that after you finish reading all of these FIVE STAR reviews and book Aevitas Weddings. From our first email exchange to the big day itself, Henry was responsive, friendly, helpful, organized, attentive, and kind. He truly cares about his clients, and it shows -- I mean, he knew all of our parents by name! But his work truly speaks for itself. We could not be happier with our wedding photos. From the portraits to the candid moments, Henry captured every moment with both detail and whimsy. Thank you, Henry!

  Future brides, one of the most important pieces of advice I can offer you as you plan your dream day is make sure that you love your photographer as much as you love your dress. I promise you're on track do just that after you finish reading all of these FIVE STAR reviews and book Aevitas Weddings. From our first email exchange to the big day itself, Henry was responsive, friendly, helpful, organized, attentive, and kind. He truly cares about his clients, and it shows -- I mean, he knew all of our parents by name! But his work truly speaks for itself. We could not be happier with our wedding photos. From the portraits to the candid moments, Henry captured every moment with both detail and whimsy. Thank you, Henry!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Cori, I hope you, Austin, your two little ones, and family and friends are doing well and staying safe with what's happening around us and in the world right now.
  
  Thank you SO much for taking the time for writing such a beautiful testimonial! I remember getting your inquiry like it was just yesterday, back at the end of 2018. I was actually at Disneyland with my wife and daughter when I got your email that you signed the contract to have me as your photographer, all without even having any meeting!
  
  I couldn't be more thankful and fortunate to have met you and Austin, gotten to know you more during your e-session, and capture all the moments between you two and your loved ones on your wedding day.
  
  Thank you being such a thoughtful bride to myself and my assistant on YOUR big day! You and Austin treated us like we were your guests, asking how we were doing, if we needed anything, if we got fed, and even provided as a vendor goodie bag!
  
  I wish you two nothing but the very best, please don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if there's anything I can do for you. Take care and stay safe!
  
  - Henry
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• A Berdugo Sent on 03/11/2020
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  Amazing job!

  We worked with Henry this past fall for our wedding. We had contacted shortly prior, and knowing that we were pressed with time, Henry accepted! He made the whole process so smooth and easy - from engagement pictures to our tea ceremony and wedding, Henry not only took amazing photos, but helped with the flow of events!! He was very patient with our many friends and families pushing for more and more photos... thank you Henry! Very professional and dependable. Overall, great guy doing what he loves!
  
  Thanks again, Henry!

  We worked with Henry this past fall for our wedding. We had contacted shortly prior, and knowing that we were pressed with time, Henry accepted! He made the whole process so smooth and easy - from engagement pictures to our tea ceremony and wedding, Henry not only took amazing photos, but helped with the flow of events!! He was very patient with our many friends and families pushing for more and more photos... thank you Henry! Very professional and dependable. Overall, great guy doing what he loves!
  
  Thanks again, Henry!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Ann and Jonathan! I hope you're enjoying the newlywed life! Thank so much for having me as your engagement session and wedding photographer last year!
  
  It was a pleasure and privilege of getting to know you and your story. From our first chat via phone and your e-session around Downtown LA to your tea ceremony and Western wedding day, I absolutely loved every moment that I got to work with you!
  
  Wishing you two nothing but the very best...thanks again very much!
  
  - Henry
• Lily C. Sent on 10/12/2019
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  best decision for wedding photographer

  As a professional photographer I was very anxious about finding a photographer for my own wedding. I was so incredibly lucky to have found Henry at Aevitas weddings. He was not only an amazing photographer but he was an incredibly helpful part of my wedding. He spent a long video call with me helping me choose a location for portraits, he was came early and he was very kind. I could not recommend him enough.

  As a professional photographer I was very anxious about finding a photographer for my own wedding. I was so incredibly lucky to have found Henry at Aevitas weddings. He was not only an amazing photographer but he was an incredibly helpful part of my wedding. He spent a long video call with me helping me choose a location for portraits, he was came early and he was very kind. I could not recommend him enough.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Lily, I hope you and Nathan are doing well and enjoying the newlywed life! It was such a pleasure and privilege meeting and working with you on your big day.
  
  Being a photographer yourself, it was such an honor to be considered and chosen to capture your wedding. Thank you for your trust in me.
  
  I also loved meeting your family and friends and capturing those special moments. Like the father-daughter first look at the hotel and later when you saw Nathan for the first time at the park in Beverly Hills.
  
  And I loved the special touches you added to your wedding details, with the Lord of the Rings-inspired theme, custom-made vows, and coins at the tables!
  
  Thanks again for having me as your photographer, I hope you and Nathan have an incredible honeymoon later this year and a lifetime of adventures, board games, and memories!
  
  - Henry
• Wilhelmina H. Sent on 09/25/2019
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  Highly recommend!!

  My husband and I are extremely happy to have chosen Henry to capture the highlights of our small, but intimate celebration. Aevitas Weddings was actually the most expensive vendor we had booked for our little wedding––and to us, he was worth every dime we paid for!
  
  Henry was extremely professional throughout the entire time, and it was clear how hard he worked both as a professional photographer and as a wedding vendor to ensure that we were as comfortable and stress-free on our happy day as possible. Most people had even come up to me after our event, commenting on how lovely he was, and how much they were looking forward to the end products after seeing how skillfully he directed and organized people for shots, photos, candids, and even the spontaneous request or two. When we finally got all of our images from him on his website, no words can describe how blown away we and our families and friends were by how beautifully they turned out.
  
  Photography is sadly one thing that people overlook when planning for a wedding. In the process of choosing vendors, many of my own friends and family had even suggested that I find a cheaper alternative, or rely on someone in the party to take the photos instead. After both the fun, stress-free experience that Henry had provided, as well as receiving such wonderful photos, I can safely say that going with a professional like Aevitas Weddings was the right choice for us. I'll happily recommend Henry to anyone who wants to have a good experience and to have beautiful keepsakes that they can treasure for years to come.

  My husband and I are extremely happy to have chosen Henry to capture the highlights of our small, but intimate celebration. Aevitas Weddings was actually the most expensive vendor we had booked for our little wedding––and to us, he was worth every dime we paid for!
  
  Henry was extremely professional throughout the entire time, and it was clear how hard he worked both as a professional photographer and as a wedding vendor to ensure that we were as comfortable and stress-free on our happy day as possible. Most people had even come up to me after our event, commenting on how lovely he was, and how much they were looking forward to the end products after seeing how skillfully he directed and organized people for shots, photos, candids, and even the spontaneous request or two. When we finally got all of our images from him on his website, no words can describe how blown away we and our families and friends were by how beautifully they turned out.
  
  Photography is sadly one thing that people overlook when planning for a wedding. In the process of choosing vendors, many of my own friends and family had even suggested that I find a cheaper alternative, or rely on someone in the party to take the photos instead. After both the fun, stress-free experience that Henry had provided, as well as receiving such wonderful photos, I can safely say that going with a professional like Aevitas Weddings was the right choice for us. I'll happily recommend Henry to anyone who wants to have a good experience and to have beautiful keepsakes that they can treasure for years to come.

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  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Aline,
  
  I hope you and Antonio are doing well and enjoying the newlywed life. Happy one+ month anniversary to you two! I can't begin to express how thankful I am of you choosing me to be your wedding photographer all over email and allowing me to play a small part on yours and Antonio's special day.
  
  It meant the world that you put a high priority on your photography and invested in it. It's truly the highest level of honor that a wedding photographer could receive and I'm beyond grateful for your trust in me to capture your day.
  
  I loved the intimacy of your wedding, with those moments between each other during the getting ready and throughout the rest of the day. I also loved capturing the activities/interactions between you two and your family and friends, especially during the dancing towards the end of the reception :).
  
  And that's so thoughtful of what your loved ones said, everyone was so wonderful and kind to me, please extend my regards to your family and friends!
  
  Your kind words meant so much to me and I couldn't be more happy and thankful to get to meet and work with you and Antonio. I wish you two nothing but the very best. If there's ever anything I can do, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time.
  
  - Henry
• Kiera S. Sent on 09/23/2019
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  Our best vendor -- hands-down

  Aevitas Weddings (Henry Chen) was the first vendor we booked after locking down our wedding venue. My husband, Ronnie, and I planned our Southern California wedding from New York and Henry went above and beyond to assure that we could be comfortable and confident in our choice in him as our wedding photographer. Communication with Henry was as effortless as could be – he even went so far as to ask if there is any way he could help or offer advice when it came to other aspects of the planning process!
  
  His presence in his e-mails was friendly and professional off-the-bat, asking more about us, how my husband and I met, etc. Closer to our wedding date, we set up a video call where Henry made sure to learn of any specific shots we wanted, any particular family dynamics he should be made aware of, and the like. It made working with him on our big day all the more comfortable and stress-free.
  
  Throughout the wedding itself, Henry and his assistant, Travis, were exceptional. The finished photo products were proof that my husband and I had made the right choice in choosing Henry and Aevitas Weddings to capture our most beautiful, important moments from our big day. I would recommend Henry to anyone looking for stunning, timeless pictures that you can love and cherish for a lifetime.
  

  Aevitas Weddings (Henry Chen) was the first vendor we booked after locking down our wedding venue. My husband, Ronnie, and I planned our Southern California wedding from New York and Henry went above and beyond to assure that we could be comfortable and confident in our choice in him as our wedding photographer. Communication with Henry was as effortless as could be – he even went so far as to ask if there is any way he could help or offer advice when it came to other aspects of the planning process!
  
  His presence in his e-mails was friendly and professional off-the-bat, asking more about us, how my husband and I met, etc. Closer to our wedding date, we set up a video call where Henry made sure to learn of any specific shots we wanted, any particular family dynamics he should be made aware of, and the like. It made working with him on our big day all the more comfortable and stress-free.
  
  Throughout the wedding itself, Henry and his assistant, Travis, were exceptional. The finished photo products were proof that my husband and I had made the right choice in choosing Henry and Aevitas Weddings to capture our most beautiful, important moments from our big day. I would recommend Henry to anyone looking for stunning, timeless pictures that you can love and cherish for a lifetime.
  

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Happy 2-month wedding anniversary to you and Ronnie. I hope you had an amazing Summer as newlyweds! Thank you...thank you...thank you SO much for your kind words!
  
  It absolutely meant the world that you not only consider me to be your wedding photographer via the Seven4One preferred vendor list (thank you guys!) but chose me to capture your big day just after a few emails, without any virtual or in-person meeting.
  
  I'm so thrilled that you and Ronnie had a great experience working with me, it was an utmost pleasure getting to know you two in the months leading up to your wedding and our first/final meeting online! And anything I could've done to help make your planning process easier was also a pleasure!
  
  You and Ronnie (as well as your family and friends) were the kindest, most thoughtful individuals ever. You treated Travis and I like guests more so than just vendors, from the moment we showed up at Seven4One until we said goodbye towards the end of the evening.
  
  I loved all the moments that took place on your special day, especially the ones with each other during the ceremony (Ronnie's expression when he saw you walk down the aisle!) and when we snuck out for some sunset portraits.
  
  Thanks again for your trust in me as your photographer and taking the time to write these beautiful words. I wish you and Ronnie the absolute best...please don't ever hesitate to reach out at any time if there's anything I can do for you two.
  
  Much love and thanks!
  
  - Henry
• Vanessa Sent on 08/21/2019
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  We Are So Lucky to Have Found Henry!

  Words can not express how thankful my husband and I are that we found Henry! While we were searching for wedding photographers, Henry's photos stood out to me as being vibrant and captivating. To put it simply, I was blown away! When I contacted him, I was greeted with positivity and genuine excitement. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, he was always there for me and my husband, and that meant a lot to us!
  
  We did our engagement photos with him as well as our wedding photos, and every picture he took captured a different memory. During the event, Henry was warm, patient and professional. We received the highest of compliments from our guests about how kind Henry and his assistant were! My husband and I are so lucky to have had Henry be our wedding photographer! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would :)

  Words can not express how thankful my husband and I are that we found Henry! While we were searching for wedding photographers, Henry's photos stood out to me as being vibrant and captivating. To put it simply, I was blown away! When I contacted him, I was greeted with positivity and genuine excitement. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, he was always there for me and my husband, and that meant a lot to us!
  
  We did our engagement photos with him as well as our wedding photos, and every picture he took captured a different memory. During the event, Henry was warm, patient and professional. We received the highest of compliments from our guests about how kind Henry and his assistant were! My husband and I are so lucky to have had Henry be our wedding photographer! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would :)

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  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Vanessa! I hope you and Garrett are having a great Summer and enjoying the newlywed life. It feels like it was just yesterday we connected via WeddingWire!
  
  After a few emails, I was so honored and excited to be your wedding photographer! It's almost been a year since we first met at your e-session.
  
  It felt like we were old friends catching up vs. strangers meeting for the first time. I had a blast getting to know you and Garrett and capturing the love between you two at Oak Canyon Nature Center and Victoria Beach.
  
  Then fast forward to this past early July...such a beautiful wedding day you and Garrett had! The first look between you two was truly magical and one of the most emotional ones I've ever captured!
  
  In addition, you and Garrett had such a wonderful wedding party...everyone was so friendly and fun/easy to work with. I just loved those moments between you and your girls and also Garrett with his gang.
  
  Thanks again for trusting me to be your photographer well before we met in person. It is I that's the lucky one to work with such a sweet, kind-hearted, and fun couple :).
  
  - Henry
• Nayani Sent on 09/12/2019
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  Amazing photographer who also inadvertently helps to run the show!

  Henry and his team did all the photography for our wedding and I can honestly say that they are WONDERFUL. Extremely professional and maintain laser focus on delivering your wedding photos regardless of what other chaos may lurk in the background.
  
  Henry made an effort to try and get to know my husband and me before the wedding (we lived across the country so this took place via video calls) so he got a good grasp of how we interact. He also took care to learn about our families and different dynamics.
  
  We appreciate all the care he took into capturing special moments AND oftentimes, corralling us along as needed. It was actually really handy!
  
  

  Henry and his team did all the photography for our wedding and I can honestly say that they are WONDERFUL. Extremely professional and maintain laser focus on delivering your wedding photos regardless of what other chaos may lurk in the background.
  
  Henry made an effort to try and get to know my husband and me before the wedding (we lived across the country so this took place via video calls) so he got a good grasp of how we interact. He also took care to learn about our families and different dynamics.
  
  We appreciate all the care he took into capturing special moments AND oftentimes, corralling us along as needed. It was actually really handy!
  
  

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Nayani, thank you and Zack very much for having me as your wedding photographer! Happy 2-month wedding anniversary to you two, I hope you're enjoying the newlywed life this Summer :).
  
  It was so wonderful being referred to you by your cousin/my past bride (thank you Vithya and Peter!). it's truly an honor to be recommended by my past couples...and I couldn't be more thankful to you and Zack for trusting me to capture your day, even though we were on opposite sites of the country!
  
  I'm thrilled to hear you had a pleasant experience working with me and my team. You, Zack, and your family and friends were all so wonderful, thoughtful, and showed so much love, joy, and other emotions.
  
  Plus, I loved the multi-cultural and faith aspect of your wedding, paying tribute to both yours (Hindu-Sri Lankan) and Zack's (Jewish) backgrounds. As well as your surprise first dance/duet song performance, WOW!
  
  Thanks again for everything, especially taking some time to write these beautiful words. I wish you and Zack an amazing life together as Mrs. and Mr.!
  
  - Henry
• Christina R. Sent on 08/18/2019
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  Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

  We will never have enough words of gratitude for Henry and his team. He blew us away from the very beginning and he never once let us down. All the amazing and incredible reviews you'll read about Aevitas Weddings, those are the experiences that only come from someone who is as professional, talented, kind and THOROUGH as Henry.
  
  Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts Henry! We will always highly recommend you and your team.

  We will never have enough words of gratitude for Henry and his team. He blew us away from the very beginning and he never once let us down. All the amazing and incredible reviews you'll read about Aevitas Weddings, those are the experiences that only come from someone who is as professional, talented, kind and THOROUGH as Henry.
  
  Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts Henry! We will always highly recommend you and your team.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Christina!
  
  I hope you and Ruben are enjoying the married life, how quickly over a month has flown by since your beautiful, intimate wedding at the Mission Inn Hotel And Spa in Riverside and your reception in Santa Ana!
  
  Thank you SO much for choosing me to be your wedding photographer after just a few emails and all without a meeting. It's truly the highest of honors and I couldn't be more thankful.
  
  I loved capturing all those beautiful moments like with your mom, family, and friends, and Ruben and your son! Also, thank you and Ruben for being such troopers and making multiple stops for photos at Oak Canyon Nature Center and the Downtown Santa Ana area.
  
  I wish you, Ruben, and your son lots of incredible, wonderful moments and memories together as a family. Much love and best wishes!
  
  - Henry
• Ryan L. Sent on 08/09/2019
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  A true professional

  My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Henry as our photographer. He was extremely professional in every sense of the word. Originally, we went with Aevitas/Henry solely because we like style of the photographer, not expecting much. However, we were pleasantly surprised at how professional Henry was. Henry was every organized and extremely easy to work with. He pretty much organized all our meetings, shootings, and follow ups. He even had quicks tips and questionnaires to try to get to know us! We never had to stress out about it at all (which took a huge load off our mind!). If anything, he was the one that was urging us to stick to schedule. Another thing, we really valued how patient and hardworking he was. We didn’t have a wedding organizer on the day of and we were running behind schedule. Henry was able to organize everyone for group photos, even though he didn’t know a shred of Vietnamese. Much appreciated!
  TLDR: He is very professional, organize and very easy to work with. We highly recommend Henry/Aevitas.
  

  My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Henry as our photographer. He was extremely professional in every sense of the word. Originally, we went with Aevitas/Henry solely because we like style of the photographer, not expecting much. However, we were pleasantly surprised at how professional Henry was. Henry was every organized and extremely easy to work with. He pretty much organized all our meetings, shootings, and follow ups. He even had quicks tips and questionnaires to try to get to know us! We never had to stress out about it at all (which took a huge load off our mind!). If anything, he was the one that was urging us to stick to schedule. Another thing, we really valued how patient and hardworking he was. We didn’t have a wedding organizer on the day of and we were running behind schedule. Henry was able to organize everyone for group photos, even though he didn’t know a shred of Vietnamese. Much appreciated!
  TLDR: He is very professional, organize and very easy to work with. We highly recommend Henry/Aevitas.
  

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Ryan and Hellen!
  
  I hope you're having a wonderful Summer and enjoying the newlywed life. Thank you two SO much for choosing me to be your engagement session and wedding photographer all via a few emails earlier this year!
  
  I know you both have an extra busy work schedule. I can't appreciate enough your trust in me and allowing me to play a small part on your special day.
  
  It means the world that you didn't have to worry too much about the logistics and details on your day. And I "LOL'ed" about not knowing a single Vietnamese word. Thanks also to your family for their patience as we quickly worked on the family formals after the tea ceremony. And your bridal party for braving the long drives and locations for the portraits.
  
  Most importantly, thank you Hellen and Ryan, for having me as your photographer. I'm forever grateful and wish you two nothing but the very best in your new journey as a married couple!
  
  - Henry
• Izzy Sent on 12/01/2019
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  Great photos

  Henry was awesome! We hired him for our wedding at the Mission Inn in Riverside and for our engagement shoot. He is very kind and professional. He made us feel very comfortable during our shoot, which was important for us because we've never participated in a photo shoot before.
  
  The pictures came out great. Our family and friends loved the photos.
  
  During the wedding he even stayed passed his contracted time to make sure he captured all our important moments.
  
  He is very professional, committed to his work, and has a great artistic eye for photos!

  Henry was awesome! We hired him for our wedding at the Mission Inn in Riverside and for our engagement shoot. He is very kind and professional. He made us feel very comfortable during our shoot, which was important for us because we've never participated in a photo shoot before.
  
  The pictures came out great. Our family and friends loved the photos.
  
  During the wedding he even stayed passed his contracted time to make sure he captured all our important moments.
  
  He is very professional, committed to his work, and has a great artistic eye for photos!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Israel,
  
  I hope you and Olga are doing well and enjoying the newlywed life!
  
  Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, it was such a pleasure and privilege getting to know you and Olga and working with you both.
  
  It feels like just yesterday when we met up for the first time at the Starbucks in Malibu before starting your engagement session.
  
  Then on the big day at The Mission Inn, everyone was so wonderful and wore their emotions on their sleeves. I loved those moments between you and Olga, like when you saw her walk down the aisle for the first time and when we snuck out for portraits around sunset.
  
  Thanks again for your trust in me, it truly meant the world. Wishing you and Olga a wonderful holiday season!
  
  - Henry
• Vanessa C. Sent on 07/30/2019
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  Simply the BEST!

  Henry is absolutely beyond amazing! My husband and I are so thankful that he shot our wedding. Henry is a true professional and extremely talented. He knows how to get all the best pictures and really made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. To say our wedding pictures (and engagement pictures) turned out stunning would be a huge understatement - our families can't stop raving about them!.

  Henry is absolutely beyond amazing! My husband and I are so thankful that he shot our wedding. Henry is a true professional and extremely talented. He knows how to get all the best pictures and really made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. To say our wedding pictures (and engagement pictures) turned out stunning would be a huge understatement - our families can't stop raving about them!.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Vanessa! I hope you and Alex had an amazing honeymoon...happy two-month
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  Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review...I can't
  appreciate it enough :). I remember chatting with you and Alex while I was
  at Disneyland with my family, for you to let me know that you'd like to
  have me as your photographer!
  
  It was so wonderful to meet you two in person at your e-session in Malibu.
  Thank you for being so wonderful and treating me like an old friend from
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  Fast forward to your wedding day, it was such a pleasure and privilege
  being around you and Alex as well as your family and friends. I loved all
  the special moments between everyone, like you with your sisters and mom,
  the first look with your dad, and you and Alex seeing each other before the
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  One of my favorite moments was when you and Alex exited the chapel after
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  smile on your face!
  
  Thank you two for choosing me to be your photographer and allowing me to
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  adventure, and memories!
  
  - Henry
• Kim P. Sent on 07/30/2019
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  Aevitas Weddings is the best

  We cannot say enough good things about Henry and his team! If you are looking for someone to photograph your big day, look no further. Henry spent a lot of time getting to know us and learning about our wedding vision. Henry is one of the most organized people I have ever met and he clearly knows what he's doing. Leading up to our wedding day we were provided with a very detailed timeline that covered all of the important moments we discussed. On the day of, he wrangled our giant wedding party and family and got every single picture we wanted and kept us on schedule! Henry was calm, cool, and professional the entire night. Many guests noticed his skill and thoroughness when covering the night. The attention to detail when capturing portraits is second to none. We are so lucky that Aevitas Photography was there to capture our wedding!

  We cannot say enough good things about Henry and his team! If you are looking for someone to photograph your big day, look no further. Henry spent a lot of time getting to know us and learning about our wedding vision. Henry is one of the most organized people I have ever met and he clearly knows what he's doing. Leading up to our wedding day we were provided with a very detailed timeline that covered all of the important moments we discussed. On the day of, he wrangled our giant wedding party and family and got every single picture we wanted and kept us on schedule! Henry was calm, cool, and professional the entire night. Many guests noticed his skill and thoroughness when covering the night. The attention to detail when capturing portraits is second to none. We are so lucky that Aevitas Photography was there to capture our wedding!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Kim!
  
  WOW! It's already a pleasure and privilege to have one of my past brides voluntarily review me, but to do so just a few days after your wedding without seeing all the photos is truly incredible (over on Yelp)!
  
  First off, biggest of congrats on being married for 2+ months in beautiful San Clemente. It was such an incredible day, getting to be around you and TJ and all your loved ones and capturing all the moments!
  
  Thank you and TJ for trusting me to be your photographer all online after a virtual meeting and even recommending me to your friends Sarah and Marco (and big thanks to your other friends Sasha and Josh for making it all possible).
  
  It meant the world that you and TJ always treated me like an old friend from our first virtual meeting and on your wedding day itself. Thank you for being so wonderful and patient with me, especially during the pre-ceremony portraits and beach portrait session afterward :).
  
  I hope you and TJ had an amazing honeymoon in Southeast Asia and that you and your loved ones liked all the photos from the online gallery!
  
  - Henry
• Natalie B. Sent on 07/01/2019
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  Amazing Compassionate Photographer

  We could not have been happier with Henry. He listened to what we wanted and made sure we got the pictures that we wanted. Everyone said that the pictures are the best wedding pictures they have ever seen. Highly recommend Henry.

  We could not have been happier with Henry. He listened to what we wanted and made sure we got the pictures that we wanted. Everyone said that the pictures are the best wedding pictures they have ever seen. Highly recommend Henry.

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  Hi Natalie,
  
  Thank you and Luca very much for choosing me as your wedding photographer well before we met in person!
  
  It's been so wonderful getting to know and work with you two the past year, from your e-session at Joshua Tree to your big day in Long Beach.
  
  I hope you and Luca are enjoying the married life and having an amazing Summer (for the first time as wife and husband!).
  
  Best wishes to you two!
  
  - Henry
• Sarah C. Sent on 07/31/2019
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  Amazing engagement and wedding photo experience

  My husband and I chose Aevitas Weddings for our engagement and wedding photos and could not be happier! Henry is very kind, organized, personable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was very responsive to email, masterfully set up the perfect amount of communication leading up to the wedding so we stayed in sync, and answered all our questions with ease. I was honestly blown away by the quality of our photos, and his ability to make us comfortable in front of the camera. He was punctual, listened to what we wanted, made it fun and short (neither my husband nor I enjoy taking pictures), and kept us stress free on our wedding day. His assistant was wonderful as well, I'm so pleased with the service and grateful for them! Hire Aevitas, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts Henry, we appreciate you!

  My husband and I chose Aevitas Weddings for our engagement and wedding photos and could not be happier! Henry is very kind, organized, personable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was very responsive to email, masterfully set up the perfect amount of communication leading up to the wedding so we stayed in sync, and answered all our questions with ease. I was honestly blown away by the quality of our photos, and his ability to make us comfortable in front of the camera. He was punctual, listened to what we wanted, made it fun and short (neither my husband nor I enjoy taking pictures), and kept us stress free on our wedding day. His assistant was wonderful as well, I'm so pleased with the service and grateful for them! Hire Aevitas, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts Henry, we appreciate you!

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  Hi Sarah,
  
  I hope you and Marco had an incredible honeymoon in Spain! And WOW! What an incredible surprise and honor to receive an amazing testimonial just a few weeks after your wedding (over on Yelp)...thank you so much for your kind words!
  
  I remember when we first met online and got to know each other (thanks to your dear friends Kim and TJ for making it all possible) and then met up in person for your engagement session around Downtown LA.
  
  It meant so much that you trusted in me, with the photography and logistics of your wedding day. Thank you and Marco for being so much fun to work with and allowing me to play a very small part on your special day.
  
  I loved so many aspects of your day...how all the girls were ready for photos the moment I arrived at The Portofino to Marco and his groomsmen/mom hanging out at the house to the way you two looked at each other throughout the Catholic ceremony to being patient with me as we took photos at the park and overall, always being in the moment!
  
  It's I that's very thankful and grateful from the bottom of my heart, Sarah and Marco. Wishing you two nothing but the very best as you start your life together as a married couple!
  
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• Elaine Sent on 07/31/2019
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  Excellent photographer!

  Choosing Henry as our photographer for our special day was easily the best decision!!
  
  As any newly engaged couples know, wedding planning can get very overwhelming, very quickly. After perusing The Knot, WeddingWire, HereComesTheGuide, and Yelp, I contacted multiple photographers, and Henry from Aevitas Wedding was the first one we interviewed via FaceTime. From our first conversation, it felt like talking to an old friend. Henry asked about how my fiancé and I met, and what our vision for the wedding was, and articulately answered my long list of questions for him. We ultimately chose Aevitas Wedding because we loved the sample photo gallery, we appreciated the many years of experience, and we were blown away by Henry's attention to detail and attentiveness to our needs. Henry's organization & accessibility helped put my mind at ease.
  
  We did an engagement session, with multiple locations in Pasadena/LA area. Henry went early to our first location, only to find out that a movie was being filmed there, and we would have to improvise and go with a secondary location. By showing up early, Henry helped diffuse the situation and quickly recommended a contingency plan. It could have been a disaster, but thanks to Henry's calm & collected manner, it went so well. The photoshoot felt effortless, and Henry made my fiancé and I feel so at ease. We loved the way our engagement photos came out!
  On the day of the wedding, Henry and his assistants did a spectacular job with our multiple locations (getting ready - church wedding - reception), and working within our timeline. Henry even took the time to learn the names of family members, so that he was able to ask for them by name when taking group photos. I thought that was a very thoughtful and personal touch. Henry also provided a PDF of tips to help photos run smoothly on the day-of, as well as a comprehensive questionnaire to go over all the details. When there was slight schedule change at the church, Henry offered to swing by the church a week prior to our wedding to scope out the surrounding area for alternate photo-ops for our first look. Henry runs his business efficiently and provides a personal touch that we really appreciated. The full wedding photo gallery was available within a month from our wedding. There were so many gorgeous photos! We didn't provide a detailed "shot list", but Henry and his assistants were able to capture all of the big and small details of our big day. We wanted photos that captured the essence of our wedding day, and photos that looked natural and not too posed, and Henry and his team delivered just that, and more!
  
  Thank you Henry for all your hard work, and for being one of our favorite wedding vendors! You helped our day go by so smoothly and captured the memories of our "best day ever" for years to come.

  Choosing Henry as our photographer for our special day was easily the best decision!!
  
  As any newly engaged couples know, wedding planning can get very overwhelming, very quickly. After perusing The Knot, WeddingWire, HereComesTheGuide, and Yelp, I contacted multiple photographers, and Henry from Aevitas Wedding was the first one we interviewed via FaceTime. From our first conversation, it felt like talking to an old friend. Henry asked about how my fiancé and I met, and what our vision for the wedding was, and articulately answered my long list of questions for him. We ultimately chose Aevitas Wedding because we loved the sample photo gallery, we appreciated the many years of experience, and we were blown away by Henry's attention to detail and attentiveness to our needs. Henry's organization & accessibility helped put my mind at ease.
  
  We did an engagement session, with multiple locations in Pasadena/LA area. Henry went early to our first location, only to find out that a movie was being filmed there, and we would have to improvise and go with a secondary location. By showing up early, Henry helped diffuse the situation and quickly recommended a contingency plan. It could have been a disaster, but thanks to Henry's calm & collected manner, it went so well. The photoshoot felt effortless, and Henry made my fiancé and I feel so at ease. We loved the way our engagement photos came out!
  On the day of the wedding, Henry and his assistants did a spectacular job with our multiple locations (getting ready - church wedding - reception), and working within our timeline. Henry even took the time to learn the names of family members, so that he was able to ask for them by name when taking group photos. I thought that was a very thoughtful and personal touch. Henry also provided a PDF of tips to help photos run smoothly on the day-of, as well as a comprehensive questionnaire to go over all the details. When there was slight schedule change at the church, Henry offered to swing by the church a week prior to our wedding to scope out the surrounding area for alternate photo-ops for our first look. Henry runs his business efficiently and provides a personal touch that we really appreciated. The full wedding photo gallery was available within a month from our wedding. There were so many gorgeous photos! We didn't provide a detailed "shot list", but Henry and his assistants were able to capture all of the big and small details of our big day. We wanted photos that captured the essence of our wedding day, and photos that looked natural and not too posed, and Henry and his team delivered just that, and more!
  
  Thank you Henry for all your hard work, and for being one of our favorite wedding vendors! You helped our day go by so smoothly and captured the memories of our "best day ever" for years to come.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  I hope you and Jonathan are enjoying the newlywed life and are having an amazing Summer!
  
  Your incredible review totally made my day already! Thank you SO much for taking the time to voluntarily do this, I can't begin to tell you how much your words meant to me and how greatly I appreciate it :).
  
  I'm so grateful that you and Jonathan chose me to be your wedding photographer after our virtual meeting and really happy to hear you did your extensive research on various websites.
  
  I know there are a lot of wonderful wedding photographers here in So Cal and to be chosen among them to capture your day is such a privilege.
  
  Thank you for YOUR attention to details and remembering all the moments we've had working together, from our first meeting and engagement session to planning for your wedding and your special day!
  
  You and Jonathan have been so kind to me from the very beginning, I felt like I was photographing friends' wedding than just a couple. And thank you and your parents for inviting me to their homes for the getting ready.
  
  Your patience, friendship, wearing your emotions on your sleeves, and trust in me means the world and I couldn't be more honored and thankful to be your photographer.
  
  Here's to endless years of happiness, adventures, and LA Kings' victories (for Jonathan) :).
  
  - Henry
  
• Hannah Sent on 04/04/2019
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  Best Wedding Photographer!!!!

  Where do we even begin. My husband and I met Henry back in November 2017 when he shot our engagement photos. He was easy to talk to and you could tell he genuinely cared about the couple he was working with. Henry asked us questions about our relationship and how we met so he could really understand us as a couple. We spent our afternoon in Malibu taking photos, and for something that could be so awkward, Henry made us feel like he was our friend and made the process so smooth! Our photos came out incredibly and we decided to hire him again for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding!
  
  Henry is AMAZING. He works quickly, is creative, and takes BEAUTIFUL photos. He never felt like he was in our way. Our wedding photos are even more amazing than I could have dreamed of. We loved working with Henry and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer!
  
  We can't thank him enough for everything he has done!
  
  

  Where do we even begin. My husband and I met Henry back in November 2017 when he shot our engagement photos. He was easy to talk to and you could tell he genuinely cared about the couple he was working with. Henry asked us questions about our relationship and how we met so he could really understand us as a couple. We spent our afternoon in Malibu taking photos, and for something that could be so awkward, Henry made us feel like he was our friend and made the process so smooth! Our photos came out incredibly and we decided to hire him again for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding!
  
  Henry is AMAZING. He works quickly, is creative, and takes BEAUTIFUL photos. He never felt like he was in our way. Our wedding photos are even more amazing than I could have dreamed of. We loved working with Henry and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer!
  
  We can't thank him enough for everything he has done!
  
  

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Hannah!
  
  I hope you and Eric had an amazing honeymoon in Bora Bora :). Thank you SO much for writing a review as soon as you got back...I'm truly honored and very grateful.
  
  Feels like just yesterday when I got Eric's email for your e-session in the Fall of 2017. We met up at Starbucks in Malibu for the first time and went right into the shoot.
  
  It meant the world that you would not only hire me to be your e-session photographer but also rehearsal dinner/wedding day all online and without any meetings!
  
  Thank you two for your trust, care, and friendship from the very beginning. It was you two that made me feel like your friend more so than just a vendor/photographer.
  
  Fast forward to your special day...there were so many incredible moments; from those with our parents and wedding party during the getting ready and first look to the beautiful ceremony and action-packed reception dinner on the rooftop of Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel.
  
  I can't wait to share all the photos with you, Eric, and your family/friends in the coming few weeks. Thank you so much and biggest of congrats!
  
  - Henry
• Brett C. Sent on 01/25/2020
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  Great photos!!

  Absolutely amazing attention to detail. Great photos!! Was a pleasure to work with.

  Absolutely amazing attention to detail. Great photos!! Was a pleasure to work with.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Brett,
  
  Thank you so much for the kind words, it was a pleasure meeting and working with you and Sarah on your wedding day photography AND videography.
  
  I hope you two are having an amazing start to the new year and your newlywed, married life, thanks again!
  
  - Henry
• Michelle Y. Sent on 03/01/2019
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  Happiest! Couldn’t have found a better photographer.

  Aevitas Weddings!!! Simply the best in the business! Henry embodies everything you hope to find in an amazing photographer and person, truly understanding and professional, always kind to our vision. He is worth every penny and so much more! From the first email we exchanged, he was very knowledgeable, quick to respond to any and all of my questions. He made us not only feel at ease but welcomed and comfortable working with him. He doesn’t just snap away pictures, he genuinely wants to get to know you. He takes amazing notes and remembers everyone’s names. He shows up prepared and happy to be there. This makes a world of difference. So many people we know complimented our engagement pictures, and especially for our wedding day. He blended perfectly in the background to capture candid moments. We can not recommend Henry enough! He is extremely talented, humble and very kind! We loved ALL our pictures he captured, I cried reliving our day, because you see the love and emotion in our pictures, we couldn’t have asked for any more. Henry you are by far the epitome of what the best photographer is!!! Anyone lucky enough to book you is truly fortunate! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
  
  ❤️ Michelle and Ricardo Ybarra

  Aevitas Weddings!!! Simply the best in the business! Henry embodies everything you hope to find in an amazing photographer and person, truly understanding and professional, always kind to our vision. He is worth every penny and so much more! From the first email we exchanged, he was very knowledgeable, quick to respond to any and all of my questions. He made us not only feel at ease but welcomed and comfortable working with him. He doesn’t just snap away pictures, he genuinely wants to get to know you. He takes amazing notes and remembers everyone’s names. He shows up prepared and happy to be there. This makes a world of difference. So many people we know complimented our engagement pictures, and especially for our wedding day. He blended perfectly in the background to capture candid moments. We can not recommend Henry enough! He is extremely talented, humble and very kind! We loved ALL our pictures he captured, I cried reliving our day, because you see the love and emotion in our pictures, we couldn’t have asked for any more. Henry you are by far the epitome of what the best photographer is!!! Anyone lucky enough to book you is truly fortunate! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
  
  ❤️ Michelle and Ricardo Ybarra

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  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Michelle!
  
  Thank you, thank you, thank you for your beautiful testimonial. I couldn't be more thrilled to read what you wrote and am so grateful/honored to have been able to play a small part on yours and Ricky's wedding day.
  
  It's truly I that's the lucky one here...to have worked with such a sweet, thoughtful, and kind couple. Every wedding photographer hopes to be chosen to work with amazing brides and grooms like yourself and Ricky.
  
  Thank you so much for trusting me and my work/services enough to hire me directly through email, without any phone call or meeting.
  
  I know how much trust/faith you put into a vendor, especially one that is responsible for capturing all the important moments of your day, and really spending the whole day with you, Ricky, your son Mateo, and all your family and friends!
  
  Thank you also for allowing me to photograph some of the most emotional, personal, and intimate parts of your wedding day, such as the first look between you and your dad, and getting ready with your mom and sister.
  
  I also loved Ricky's reaction the moment he saw you walk down the aisle at the church. And sneaking out for some sunset portraits during the early part of your reception at The Maxwell House.
  
  I'm forever thankful to you and Ricky for having me as your photographer. I look forward to seeing all the beautiful moments/adventures with your husband and son (on Instagram). Please keep in touch, thanks again!
  
  - Henry
• Sondra-Kay Sent on 02/16/2019
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  It is extremely hard to express in a few words the amount of appreciation and gratitude I have for Henry and the extraordinary work and effort he put into not only shooting my wedding but also in getting to know my husband and I before our big day. As an active duty military member stationed outside of California, he made the “long distance” process extremely easy and so comfortable. Henry was recommended by a family friend and although we had never met prior to our wedding day, he went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable with him, whether it was FaceTime or over the phone conversations. (and that was just -pre-wedding day) On our wedding day, he knew the timeline to a T, knew all my immediate family’s’ names and also got every shot I “wanted” plus a hundred more that were amazing!! I received the photos within a few short weeks and “pleased” is an understatement. The entire process with Henry was beyond smooth and I could not be happier. I would recommend him for your wedding 1000x over!

  It is extremely hard to express in a few words the amount of appreciation and gratitude I have for Henry and the extraordinary work and effort he put into not only shooting my wedding but also in getting to know my husband and I before our big day. As an active duty military member stationed outside of California, he made the “long distance” process extremely easy and so comfortable. Henry was recommended by a family friend and although we had never met prior to our wedding day, he went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable with him, whether it was FaceTime or over the phone conversations. (and that was just -pre-wedding day) On our wedding day, he knew the timeline to a T, knew all my immediate family’s’ names and also got every shot I “wanted” plus a hundred more that were amazing!! I received the photos within a few short weeks and “pleased” is an understatement. The entire process with Henry was beyond smooth and I could not be happier. I would recommend him for your wedding 1000x over!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Sondra-Kay, happy one-month anniversary to you and Gonzalo! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write such an amazing review!
  
  I can't thank you two enough for trusting me to be your wedding photographer from the other side of the country and all through a few emails (and thank you to Gonzalo's aunt for making it all possible!).
  
  It was my utmost pleasure to get to know you and Gonzalo, your story, and your wedding plans. And also to do what I could to make the entire process, from inquiry to after your wedding, as smooth, enjoyable, and memorable as possible!
  
  I loved everything about your special day, like those moments with your flower girls/bridesmaids during the getting ready, those moments during the church ceremony when you and Gonzalo glanced over at each, the surprise flash mob dance during the reception, and so much more.
  
  Thanks again for everything, I wish you and Gonzalo nothing but the very best...and please don't ever hesitate to reach out to me if there's anything I can do for you.
  
  - Henry
• Ryan Sent on 03/03/2019
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  Santa Monica in December

  We would highly recommend you choosing Henry for your wedding photos. Planning for your wedding can be extremely stressful with hundreds of details to discuss and decide on. We were truly blessed to find Henry based off a friend’s recommendation and his online reviews. They were spot on! He gave us such a relief and comfort. We knew that he had us covered and would not disappoint us. He was extremely thorough during our initial consultation and throughout the time leading up to the special day. He and his team were prompt and timely making sure we stayed on schedule during our wedding day. He and his team went the extra mile to make sure we captured the scenic pier in Santa Monica right before we walked down the aisle. Henry and team captured some amazing photos of our special day that included First Look photos, ceremony and reception photos. We were also so pleasantly surprised to have our photos in just a few weeks. Henry and his team were amazing, and you will not be disappointed. This should be one of the easiest decisions you make.

  We would highly recommend you choosing Henry for your wedding photos. Planning for your wedding can be extremely stressful with hundreds of details to discuss and decide on. We were truly blessed to find Henry based off a friend’s recommendation and his online reviews. They were spot on! He gave us such a relief and comfort. We knew that he had us covered and would not disappoint us. He was extremely thorough during our initial consultation and throughout the time leading up to the special day. He and his team were prompt and timely making sure we stayed on schedule during our wedding day. He and his team went the extra mile to make sure we captured the scenic pier in Santa Monica right before we walked down the aisle. Henry and team captured some amazing photos of our special day that included First Look photos, ceremony and reception photos. We were also so pleasantly surprised to have our photos in just a few weeks. Henry and his team were amazing, and you will not be disappointed. This should be one of the easiest decisions you make.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  I hope you're doing well and enjoying the married life. Thank you SO much for choosing me to be your photographer all online (and big thanks to your friend that recommended me!).
  
  It was a pleasure getting to know you and your story/wedding plans via phone last Summer, and to meet you in person at my home when you visited So Cal a few weeks later.
  
  Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful and perfect, including the weather (a bit of luck on our side with the rain going away just in time for your special day). Thank you both for putting a high priority on your photography all day long.
  
  From the moment my assistant and I showed up to your getting ready hotel at the Fairmont Santa Monica, you treated us like old friends and welcomed us with open arms and hearts!
  
  And I loved capturing everything from your first look (love the notes you wrote to each other) and beautiful vows during the ceremony at Annenberg Community Beach House to sneaking out for some sunset portraits right on the sand of Santa Monica Beach and all the dancing/festivities throughout the evening.
  
  It's been an absolute pleasure and privilege getting to know you both and playing a small part on your wedding day. Thanks again for all of your trust and friendship...I'm forever grateful to be your wedding photographer. Much love and congrats!
  
  - Henry
• Gloria Sent on 01/24/2019
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  We chose Henry as our wedding photographer based on his solid 5 star reviews on weddingwire and yelp. It was the best decision we ever made. From the very beginning, Henry made us feel comfortable -- he got to know us first and let us know all the important tips for engagement and wedding photography. He was more than accommodating in every aspect. When we first took our engagement photos in April, he took the time to help us get as many beautiful photos as possible and always was prompt with time. He was responsive to all our questions and concerns and was always reaching out to us regarding what to expect and how he could be of any assistance to us. His work is amazing and he is great at directing people on how to pose properly for photos. On our wedding day, Henry showed up on time and ready to go! He helped everyone in managing time and was accommodating to everyone. All of our family members and friends raved about how thorough and hard working he was! We are so happy that we chose Henry to capture the most important day of our life! Thank you Henry for you constant upbeat attitude, your helpful words of advice and your unwavering patience!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! You won't be disappointed.

  We chose Henry as our wedding photographer based on his solid 5 star reviews on weddingwire and yelp. It was the best decision we ever made. From the very beginning, Henry made us feel comfortable -- he got to know us first and let us know all the important tips for engagement and wedding photography. He was more than accommodating in every aspect. When we first took our engagement photos in April, he took the time to help us get as many beautiful photos as possible and always was prompt with time. He was responsive to all our questions and concerns and was always reaching out to us regarding what to expect and how he could be of any assistance to us. His work is amazing and he is great at directing people on how to pose properly for photos. On our wedding day, Henry showed up on time and ready to go! He helped everyone in managing time and was accommodating to everyone. All of our family members and friends raved about how thorough and hard working he was! We are so happy that we chose Henry to capture the most important day of our life! Thank you Henry for you constant upbeat attitude, your helpful words of advice and your unwavering patience!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! You won't be disappointed.

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Gloria! Thank you and Bryant SO MUCH for posting such a wonderful review...and doing so right after your wedding!
  
  And this is a first for me in 11+ years as a wedding photographer, that both the bride and groom posted reviews voluntarily and separately, WOW, words can't begin to describe how honored I am!
  
  I can't appreciate enough everything you said, it truly makes what I do so rewarding. It was such a pleasure to get to know and work with you and Bryant.
  
  From our first few emails to your wedding day just last weekend, you two were so thoughtful, kind, and treating me like an old friend. Thank you also to your family and friends, it was wonderful meeting them all.
  
  I can't wait to share all the photos with you and Bryant in the very near future (working on them now!). Please enjoy the holidays together and for the first time as a married couple :).
  
  Thanks again for everything, I'll be in touch soon!
  
  - Henry
• Stephanie Sent on 01/28/2019
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  Highly Recommend!

  Henry was amazing. Going into the wedding planning, I knew photography was one of my top 3 priorities. My wedding was indoors, in a very moody, low lit atmosphere, as well as outdoors at night on top of a building. I needed someone who had an eye and experience with that kind of environment, and photos that were crisp, full of color, and hit the right light notes. I had done a lot of research using the typical wedding websites, like The Knot and Wedding Wire, as well as other wedding sites offering possible candidates for our day. I was simply able to stumble upon him through other people's reviews. ***Let me note here that we were planning a "hometown destination wedding", and I didn't have the luxury of meeting any of the photographers face-to-face - but when Henry sent me a video via email with his response to my insane list of upfront questions within a few days, I knew I had found the guy to capture our wedding. We had already interviewed several people, and Henry just had this genuineness to him that was irresistible. He asked questions that were personal and intimate, which made me realize he genuinely cared not only about getting the job done right and well, but also about us, and how we were feeling.
  
  Henry was professional to the max. We did everything via email (my preferred method due to my line of work), and he made it seamless. I met him the day of, and he was so sincere and positive during the whole shebang. He was adaptable to our timeline - it had to be adjusted a couple of times - and while some of my photo requests were a little out of the box, he ran with it. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would absolutely hire him again for another large event.
  
  I got my photos a few weeks later, and they are absolutely stunning. There are some bloopers that I LOVE (and my bridesmaids, ha), so not only did he capture the importance of the day through the portraits, but also the funny, silly moments when I thought no one was looking.
  
  Highly recommend!

  Henry was amazing. Going into the wedding planning, I knew photography was one of my top 3 priorities. My wedding was indoors, in a very moody, low lit atmosphere, as well as outdoors at night on top of a building. I needed someone who had an eye and experience with that kind of environment, and photos that were crisp, full of color, and hit the right light notes. I had done a lot of research using the typical wedding websites, like The Knot and Wedding Wire, as well as other wedding sites offering possible candidates for our day. I was simply able to stumble upon him through other people's reviews. ***Let me note here that we were planning a "hometown destination wedding", and I didn't have the luxury of meeting any of the photographers face-to-face - but when Henry sent me a video via email with his response to my insane list of upfront questions within a few days, I knew I had found the guy to capture our wedding. We had already interviewed several people, and Henry just had this genuineness to him that was irresistible. He asked questions that were personal and intimate, which made me realize he genuinely cared not only about getting the job done right and well, but also about us, and how we were feeling.
  
  Henry was professional to the max. We did everything via email (my preferred method due to my line of work), and he made it seamless. I met him the day of, and he was so sincere and positive during the whole shebang. He was adaptable to our timeline - it had to be adjusted a couple of times - and while some of my photo requests were a little out of the box, he ran with it. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would absolutely hire him again for another large event.
  
  I got my photos a few weeks later, and they are absolutely stunning. There are some bloopers that I LOVE (and my bridesmaids, ha), so not only did he capture the importance of the day through the portraits, but also the funny, silly moments when I thought no one was looking.
  
  Highly recommend!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Stephanie,
  
  I hope you and Will had a wonderful holiday celebrating as newlyweds and an even better start to 2019. Thank you so much for your amazing review!
  
  Feels like just yesterday when we first connected via email and after a few rounds of communication, I had the pleasure and privilege of being your wedding photographer!
  
  It means so much that you trusted me to capture your big day all over the web/email. I can only imagine how big of a decision that was and how much faith/confidence you're putting into a complete stranger to document your wedding, especially busy planning from the other side of the country! For that, I'm forever thankful and honored.
  
  And I loved all of your suggestions for photos, especially those special moments with your bridesmaids and dad during the getting ready. Thank you also for appreciating the challenges with an indoor venue and in low-light conditions. That also meant we were able to be even more creative and get a variety of photos that brought out the background and everyone's personalities!
  
  It was truly a pleasure getting to know you and Will and working with you. Thanks again for everything, especially taking the time to write a wonderful testimonial. Much love, joy, and happiness to you and Will!
  
  - Henry
• Lauren Q. Sent on 12/08/2018
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  Looking for an amazing and professional photographer to capture those special moments? Choose Henry!

  We can't say enough about Henry as a person and as a photographer. Our wedding was particularly stressful as we were planning for a ceremony/reception in LA while we were finishing up school in Baltimore, MD. Henry was fantastic at communicating with us to figure out what we wanted, which was incredibly important since we weren't going to have a videographer. After seeing the photos, we firmly believe the videographer would have been superfluous given the amazing photos Henry and his team were able to capture.
  
  If you still aren't convinced, here are extra reasons why we chose Henry:
  1) He shoots in a wide range of styles. His portfolio has the traditional bright and cheery photos of most wedding photographers but also has some bold and dramatic black and white shots with lots of contrast.
  2) He was so on top of his game that we never once had to ask him for any information or tell him where to go. This was a deal-breaker given our distance planning.
  3) His prices were affordable and his work more than merits the cost.
  4) He got us photos after only two or three weeks, which is lightspeed in terms of professional photography, especially given we had over a thousand photos to sift through!
  5) Henry and his team are super professional. Kind of a given, but on the day of when things are hectic, when family members are becoming demanding, when the church coordinator is springing new rules on us...Henry and his team adapted well and were amiable and professional during the entire day.
  
  At the end of the day, Henry and his team not only got us great photos at a great price but were also genuinely fun to work with. All of our smiles in our photographs are completely genuine, which always makes for the best photos!

  We can't say enough about Henry as a person and as a photographer. Our wedding was particularly stressful as we were planning for a ceremony/reception in LA while we were finishing up school in Baltimore, MD. Henry was fantastic at communicating with us to figure out what we wanted, which was incredibly important since we weren't going to have a videographer. After seeing the photos, we firmly believe the videographer would have been superfluous given the amazing photos Henry and his team were able to capture.
  
  If you still aren't convinced, here are extra reasons why we chose Henry:
  1) He shoots in a wide range of styles. His portfolio has the traditional bright and cheery photos of most wedding photographers but also has some bold and dramatic black and white shots with lots of contrast.
  2) He was so on top of his game that we never once had to ask him for any information or tell him where to go. This was a deal-breaker given our distance planning.
  3) His prices were affordable and his work more than merits the cost.
  4) He got us photos after only two or three weeks, which is lightspeed in terms of professional photography, especially given we had over a thousand photos to sift through!
  5) Henry and his team are super professional. Kind of a given, but on the day of when things are hectic, when family members are becoming demanding, when the church coordinator is springing new rules on us...Henry and his team adapted well and were amiable and professional during the entire day.
  
  At the end of the day, Henry and his team not only got us great photos at a great price but were also genuinely fun to work with. All of our smiles in our photographs are completely genuine, which always makes for the best photos!

  Aevitas Weddings's reply:

  Hi Lauren!
  
  I hope you and Sean are enjoying the married life. It was SO wonderful finally getting to meet you two in person...on your wedding day!
  
  Can't believe how quickly time flew by since January when I first connected with Sean's mom via email and after a week or two, you and Sean chose me to be your photographer...all via online!
  
  I can't thank you two enough for your trust in me from the very beginning...it's a wedding photographer's dream to work with amazing, sweet couples like yourself and Sean.
  
  I know you and Sean were extra busy with school/work and planning your wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch from the East Coast. Everything turned out amazing on your big day!
  
  I especially loved the moments between you and Sean throughout your Catholic ceremony and portrait session...as well as the ones with your parents and siblings! And how could we forget the fun moments throughout the reception, especially Sean's dance with his mom in the T-Rex costumes!
  
  Your words mean so much to me and I couldn't be more grateful and privileged to have met and worked with you and Sean.
  
  Thank you two for everything...wishing you nothing but the very best in this next chapter of your lives together, now as wife and husband!
  
  - Henry

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