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Allyson Magda Photography

Allyson Magda Photography

Paso Robles, CA
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    Diana M. Sent on 04/05/2022
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    Surprise Engagement Shoot

    We highly recommend Allyson!! Her flexibility, punctuality, and kindness helped to create memories of our engagement that will last a lifetime. She was kind enough to squeeze us into her busy schedule last minute and capture beautiful photographs without me even knowing she was there. Her genuine personality helped us to feel at ease on such an emotion-filled day and create such natural and loving photos. We can't thank her enough for all of the incredible photographs she took!!
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    Caroline G. Sent on 08/23/2019
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    Exquisite Photography Service

    Highly recommend Allyson Magda Photography for their professionalism, beautiful photographs, and service! Allyson was always very responsive and professional throughout the entire planning process. Jill was our photographer and everyone loved her! Not only was she incredibly sweet and laid back (making me feel comfortable when I really dislike having my photograph taken!), the photographs turned out beautifully. She and her assistant were incredibly efficient and we barely noticed they were there-which is great because it meant we were truly enjoying ourselves and being present. Like most brides, I can't seem to stop gazing at all the beautiful photos and have receive so many compliments on how beautiful everything was captured. Thank you, Jill and Allyson!!! We are eternally grateful for the job you did photographing our special day.

    Allyson Magda Photography's reply:

    Thank you Caroline and Tony! It was a joy to be a part of your special day 💗. What a gorgeous celebration you put together!!! Truly, Allyson + Jill
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    Sierra A. Sent on 09/10/2019
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    Allyson is amazing!!!

    You spend the better part of a year planning your wedding...and then before you know it, it’s gone in a flash. You wake up on anSunday and realize that the last 48 hours have been a blur. Having a great photographer lets you remember and savor all of those special moments even months later, when everything has turned into an amorphous, happy blob in your memory. Allyson Magda is that photographer.

    Allyson was such a joy to work with, and made the whole process so much fun. She came highly recommended by a family friend who’s a wedding photographer and it’s clear why Allyson was the person we “had” to work with (we may or may not have arranged our wedding day while keeping her availability in mind). Her portraits are phenomenal, her candids were beautiful, her aesthetic and framing impeccable. We got so many incredible photos from our wedding celebration. Every time we look back through them, we relive the incredible joy of the day.

    She’s also just a blast to spend time with. We both had so much fun taking our portraits with her before and after the wedding ceremony, and she was completely unobtrusive during the wedding ceremony (which was very important to us).

    Allyson made it feel easy instead of stiff or staged, and was truly a master of lighting. Allyson’s formal training in art and decades of experience are clear. If you want to work with someone with world-class talent and reliability, work with Allyson!

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    Sierra and Krishna, Thank you, you'll always have a special place in my heart!!!!!! Our adventure on the "hilltop" and wondering if we will be hiking back to your wedding in the dark, will never be forgotten. You and your families are the most loving people I've ever met! All my best, Allyson
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    B. Silas Sent on 07/30/2019
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    Exceptional

    Allyson and her team were INCREDIBLE! From start to finish, I felt like we were in great hands. Our images are second to none, we could not be more pleased. Hire them! It's not a decision you'll regret.
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    Christie G. Sent on 12/12/2018
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    Fun! Talented! Amazing!

    Jill and Jennifer were so much fun! They did a wonderful job instructing us and helping us create the best shots. They kept our timeline moving and were very helpful throughout the entire process. Our photos are gorgeous. I can't wait to see more!!!

    Allyson Magda Photography's reply:

    Thanks Christie! We LOVED working with you and Brian!! Wishing you a lifetime of love and blessings.
    Allyson + Jill
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    Tracey Sent on 08/01/2019
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    Creative & Fabulous!

    As owner of Heart Melting Events, I would highly recommend Allyson for photography services. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, very friendly and really enjoyable to be around. Her photos are FABULOUS. She is so creative with the variety of shots she provides to her clients, like nothing I've ever seen before and I've worked with a lot of different photographers. I can't wait to showcase them on my website and social media sites. I look forward to recommending Allyson to future clients!
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    Erin Sent on 06/28/2018
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    Words cannot express how amazing Allyson Magda Photography is! We worked with Jill Hewston for our wedding this year in May and she was AMAZING! She made us feel so comfortable and took a TON of photos. The whole time we were laughing with her and truly felt like we were working with an old friend. The comfort and ease she provided, allowed her the opportunity to take honest shots of us just being ourselves.
    We thought it would take months to get all our photos back but it took a mere 3 weeks! And they were all so beautiful!
    Would 100000% recommend Jill and Allyson
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    Allyson Magda Photography's reply:

    Thank you Erin. What a gorgeous day you had!!! Thank you so much for having us be a part of your wedding, truly it was an honor. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! Allyson + Jill
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    Jen Sent on 07/16/2018
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    This review is long overdue! We had the privilege of hiring Allyson of Allyson Magda Photography for our wedding and we are so happy with our decision! We didn’t meet her in person until the day of our wedding but we all got along great! Her communication was great before and after our wedding and she helped us organize everything. Allyson and her assistant were amazing and we never felt like they imposed on our day in any way, our guests loved them both as well. We were also thrilled when we got our photos back earlier than anticipated and we are absolutely in love with all of them! Their creativity and fun nature made it so easy to be ourselves and we will treasure these photographs forever, we are so happy with our decision to hire Allyson!!! Thanks for capturing our big day so beautifully Allyson!!!

    Allyson Magda Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jen! It was such a joy to be part of your wedding, thank you for choosing us! We wish you a lifetime of laughter and love!!!
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    Alisa Sent on 12/11/2017
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    Allyson was wonderful to work with. She took the pictures we requested, and they turned out better than we hoped! You can totally trust Allyson to capture your wedding day in an amazing way!
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    Katy Sent on 07/01/2017
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    I hired Jill and her assistant for 5 hours for my wedding. WOW!!!! The photographs are amazing and stunning. They arrived right on time, got right to work, made my family, husband, and friends comfortable in front of the camera, and helped wrangle family. I can't say enough good things. They got a whole bunch of angles and shots during the ceremony but were so unobtrusive that I forgot they were there. The pictures are gorgeous, both Allyson and Jill were responsive, easy to work with, and accommodating in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. Thank you Jill for capturing gorgeous pictures of our special day!
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    Stacy Sent on 08/08/2017
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    My husband and I hired Allyson's associate Jessica and her second shooter Murray (who was also her husband!) to photograph our wedding and we're BEYOND happy with our photos. Jessica & Murray were EVERYTHING - they were extremely personable and easy to work with (they're seriously amazing humans), they found the best lighting and settings in our space, came up with the best poses and shots, and they both have an incredible artistic eye. We didn't have engagement photos taken, but Jessica and Murray offered to meet us for coffee a few months prior to our wedding to get to know us - they rock! We have received dozens and dozens of compliments on our photos and our friends and family won't stop gushing about them. Allyson was also easy to work with, professional, and did a wonderful job proofing our photos. They seriously all look stunning! We cannot recommend this company more highly and especially urge you to book Jessica & Murray - you will not be disappointed!!!
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    Amar Sent on 01/18/2018
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    Allyson was absolutely amazing. We are so glad that our wedding planner had her at the top of her list, she really made our wedding. The photographs came out exceptional, she was on point, professional, and fun. It was really one of the highlights of our wedding working with her and getting our amazing pictures and memories back. Use them!! They're the gold standard.

    Amar and Naomi Goli
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    Ingrid Sent on 01/31/2017
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    I had the best experience! Jessica was my photographer and she was amazing!! I love our pictures. And Allyson and her team were very professional and got back to me about every little question I bugged them with. I would definitely recommend using them! Thank you again!! ????
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    Lorena Sent on 10/17/2016
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    We hired Jill Hewston of Allyson Magda Photography to shoot our wedding and she was a dream to work with! I hate having my picture taken so I expected it to be an awkward experience but Jill right away wins your trust and sets you at ease. You feel like you've known her for years so your guard is already lifted when she pulls out her camera. I trusted her completely to capture the venue since she was so familiar with it and knew the best spots to be in. She would get a vision in her head and ask if we were okay to venture out into the vineyard for her shots- which, of course, we were. She is such a kind, sweet soul and one I recommend whole-heartedly for amazing pictures!
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    Marissa Sent on 01/18/2017
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    Allyson and her assistant were so amazing on my wedding day!! They were sweet, kind and kept our day running smoothly. They captured incredible images throughout our day and were so pleasant to work with. They helped me politely excuse family members who I did no wish to be in my family pictures and worked quickly and in a tight and crowded space while I was getting ready. I would highly recommend Allyson!!!
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    Frank Sent on 12/17/2015
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    Alyson did an amazing job at our wedding! She has an amazing eye for catching the scenery as well as taking great close ups! Few people have an eye like that! She's great to work with and willing to go the extra mile to get those amazing shots! Couldn't have been happier with her and her team!
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    Anita Sent on 02/01/2016
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    Allyson is an amazing and wonderful photographer! The photos captured the moments and came out beautifully! We had a lot of fun taking engagement photos and wedding pictures. She was very easy to work with and very flexible! Her whole team was very responsive and organized making our lives easier in the whole wedding planning process. We were able to see all the photos within a month and a half of the wedding! We loved all the photos and would definitely recommend her and use her again! We are so happy and lucky we were able to have her photograph our wedding!
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    Marissa Sent on 03/02/2016
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    Jill Hewston was our photographer and we could not have asked for both a better experience and better memories of our day. We joke that it was literally and 12 hour PLUS photo shoot with a ceremony thrown in the middle! Jill and her assistant we so awesome and captured everything we wanted plus other special moments we hadn't thought about. Jill literally spend from just after 11:00 AM until well after midnight with us over multiple locations. Jill is knowledgeable, personable, and extremely talented. We have no problem saying that you cannot possibly go wrong with Jill and we highly and wholeheartedly recommend her for your next wedding or special event!
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    Jill Hewston and her assistant photographed our wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch and was absolutely amazing. The entire time she made my now husband and I feel like we were models, haha it was great!! They were so sweet, but also on their game the entire time. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I know that they are going to turn out beautiful because of Jill's attention to detail and focus. I would highly recommend Allyson Magda Photography, and especially Jill! She helped make our day absolutely perfect.
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    Whitney Sent on 07/28/2014
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    Allyson Magda Photography is the best! We picked Jill to be our photographer based on her stunning photos and bubbly personality. I fell in love when I first met her!

    The day of our wedding she came full of positive energy with Ali and Jenn, they were the DREAM team! They made everybody super comfortable and knew exactly what they were doing. The clouds rolled in on our big day and part of me was actually thrilled bc I knew what that would mean for our photo's..beautiful! I would recommend them to anyone needing a rock star photographer! Thank you so much Jill and team!!!
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    WOW! We were blown away by Allyson's professionalism, eye for art and amazing personality. From the get go we enjoyed meeting her. She made the effort to come visit our non-conventional wedding venue, get to know us and get an idea of what we wanted. On our wedding day she was easy to work with, really was set on getting great photos and overall made things simple for us. We have received a few proofs and they are incredible! Can't wait to see all the pictures. She is definitely the definition of a fantastic photographer. I already asked my husband if we can use her for our next photo shoot!
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    I had a great experience with Allyson Magda Photography. To me, one of the best aspects -- well, besides the gorgeous photos -- was their flexibility. We had a small wedding with no "wedding party" per se, and a limited budget for photography. They completely understood my needs and the type of reception I was having and did everything exactly how I'd envisioned it.
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    I loved loved loved working with Jill and Ali from Allyson Magda. My pictures are amazing and they were nothing short of professional and endearing. Communication was always top par and I never felt like "another customer." I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!
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    Hayley Sent on 12/07/2012
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    When I met Allyson and Jill on that first day, I knew they were exactly what I was looking for in a photographer. Their work was beautiful, and they were so fun to work with! Jill was the one to take our engagement photos and my husband and I had a blast with her. I couldn't wait to work with her again at our wedding! She was able to bring along Ali with her to the wedding and they were amazing to work with! I couldn't be happier with my pictures! I feel like they captured all of the important moments and their work was beautiful!
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    I can not recommend Allyson Magda Photography enough!! As a bride living in NJ, but planning a Santa Barbara CA wedding, the process of planning and choosing vendors was quite stressful. However, after speaking with Allyson over the phone, and eventually meeting her and Jill in person, I knew they were the right fit!! They were flexible and went out of their way to accomadate our budget and needs. On the wedding day, Jill and Ali did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. They captured our wedding day just perfectly! I could not be more happy with our BEAUTIFUL pictures!!
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