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Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography

Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography

Canyon Country, CA
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    Jolene Sent on 07/19/2013
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    Cakes & Kisses IS the BEST!!!! I couldn't ask for a more professional wonderful experience. They were so helpful in so many ways. They helped guide things as well and kept things flowing. THANK YOU HOLLY!!!!

    I am so happy with the photos and the overall experience. Great vendors like Cakes and Kisses made the day very low stress.

    I highly recommend, you will not only love the experience, you will love the photos!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was my honor to be part of your wedding day. I was so happy that you enjoyed your day and enjoyed every moment. Love!
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    Heather Sent on 07/19/2013
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    Holly is incredible! We are from Tennessee and didn't know any photographers in the LA area, so we read reviews on many photographers and decided to go with Cakes and Kisses. We were not disappointed! When we first met Holly, she instantly made us feel comfortable and relaxed. The shoot was very fun and she really captured the best of our relationship. She just had us do what we would typically do and she captured the shots. It was a perfect day!!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Ladies!! Thank you so much for the glowing review. It was my pleasure to get to know you from your emails, and finally get to meet you on the day of the engagement session. It was so easy to capture your love for one another. Thank you!!!
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    Emily Sent on 11/04/2012
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    Holly is a talented photographer. She is a great person and a joy to work with and have at your wedding. She keeps in contact with her clients and always makes the couple feel special!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Emily, thank you so much for your great review. It was my honor to be part of your day. Marcy and you made lovely brides! Your day was flawless and it was so wonderful to take a large group photo of everyone that was part of your wedding.
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    Dioselina Sent on 09/15/2011
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    HOLLY is awesome! She is an amazing photographer. She recently took care of my wedding and she was awesome. Definetly top notch experienced and professional. Not only is she a great photographer, but fit in just like family. Holly was a recomendation from another wedding and i cant blame them. Not only does she work with traditional style wedding, but is artistic as well. I was feeling a bit self consious about myself and she was able to bring my pretty side shine and turned it into art. She is the total package. Look no further HOLLY needs to be your photographer.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Dio!! Thank you so much for the great review! Really I couldn't of been more honored to be part of your wedding day. I am glad you enjoyed the photos and was able to embrace your wedding day. I love that you are able to enjoy your wedding again just by looking through the photos. Love!!
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    Mary Sent on 09/16/2011
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    Cake & Kisses provided beautiful, thoughtful and a perspective showing the personality perspective of the Bride and Groom that I have not experianced in the past. Holly is like one of the family when she arrives getting to know the couple and the guests so that the wedding pictures turn out to be a love story of the day. She captures the momemts.
    Having arrived from out of town, I did not know what to expect, I can tell you we were not disappointed. I wish she were in Georgia!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    MJ, thank you for the review. Having a MOB write me a review is a wonderful honor. I wanted to make sure that it was all covered when it came to Nat and Liz's wedding. Having family that were able to attend, and still wanting them to share in the day was on my mind constantly. I wanted to make sure that anyone that saw the images, knew what a glorious and well planned wedding was put together.
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    Liz Sent on 09/16/2011
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    I could write a 10-page review on Holly but I don't think people would read it. So, here are the highlights:

    I have no experience with weddings and had major anxiety about my own. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted it to be like, look like, or feel like. My husband and I met with Holly about 2 weeks before the actual date at a cozy little wine bar. She spent 3 hours with us talking, calming nerves, and giving helpful advice; she really helped us imagine what our wedding could be. My sister was not going to be able to make it to the wedding and Holly promised to take pictures of moments so my sister would FEEL like she was there. After that initial meeting, I KNEW that Holly was the girl for us.

    On the day of the wedding, Holly came to the B&B to take pictures of the getting-ready process. She just kind of took over. She found textures and colors in the room that I didn't notice. Her keen eye made the pictures of "things" (bouquet, ring, dress, accessories) turn out beautifully. The pictures looked so warm and loving --- at that's just the extra stuff -- not even me or the groom or the ceremony!

    During the ceremony Holly jumped around and got pictures of things that, as a freaked out bride, I never even got to enjoy until I saw the pictures. We had a beach wedding with intermittent light and Holly took full advantage of the light to capture intimate moments.

    After the wedding, my groom, Holly, and I took fun "HOLY COW WE'RE MARRIED!" pictures on a beautiful slope filled with flowers. The location was actually a parking lot at the reception restaurant but it worked so well because of Holly's well-trained eye. She found depth and beauty in a parking lot!

    During the reception, Holly remained professional and committed to capturing all the little moments. She took pictures of the food, toasts, conversations, and love floating around everywhere. The pictures captured the happiness that everyone felt that day.

    My husband and I moved to Kuwait right after our wedding for work. I brought with me the CD of wedding pictures that Holly gave us. I have been able to show it to my friends here and ALL of them have cried at how amazing the pictures are.

    There is just something about Holly that allows her to connect with people so deeply. She doesn't just see people as brides and grooms. I don't feel like she took a picture of me and Nat; I feel like she took a picture of our love. It means so much more.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Liz.... how can I possibly respond to such a lovely review... I don't even think that my mother is as big of a supporter as you are! You let me be part of your wedding, capture all the beautiful moments, and give you images that help recapture your wedding again and again. It means so much to me that you appreciate it, and took the time to say it... Thank you!
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    Meghan Sent on 07/07/2011
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    Holly took the photos for both our engagement and our wedding reception. Not only does she take amazing photos, she is an absolute joy to be around. Our guests loved her, and she took perfect candids of all our friends and family. She was on time, considerate, and she has the personality to charm even the non photo people! There's no doubt she will be the first to capture my pregnant belly and the baby (in the near future)!! We Love you Holly!!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    xoxo Thank you for the lovely review Meghan. So sweet of you to write such nice things. I feel like you two have been become a huge part of my life, while sharing the milestones in yours. Thank you for letting me be part of it all.
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    Tracy Sent on 12/01/2010
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    Don't look any further! JUST STOP! SERIOUSLY! Holly Steen is hands down the best photographer ever. Friendly, responsive to every wish you have, a prefessional and artistic eye..... I could go on but I don't think there is enough room! The value for the cost is exceptional, so many pictures! The day goes by fast ladies and gents, you want a good photographer to capture everything so in case you miss something at least it is there in photo. Holly captures everything and then some! Anytime I need a photographer I'm coming to her from now on! LOVE this lady!!!!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the glowing review. It was truly an honor to shoot your Disneyland Fairytale wedding. I love that you understand the value of being artistic, and photography!
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    Stephanie Sent on 12/09/2010
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    Holly was great, words cannot express how happy we are with our pictures.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Aww, thank you for the sweet review. As you know it is was an honor for me to be there to witness such an intimate and beautiful wedding.
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    Colen Sent on 12/03/2010
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    We were so happy to have found Holly, she turned out to be far more than we expected, she emulated our personality through her photographs pefectly. And she was a blast to work with!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    The most unique and non traditional in every way, from the music choices, to the lovely first dance. Thank you so much for being such incredible people who shared their day with me.
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    Alex Sent on 02/12/2011
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    Holly is a wonderul photographer! We needed to take photos or our "Save the Dates" on short notice. She was able to meet us the next week and she delivered the photos to our e-mail in-box the very night of the shoot. It was incredible. We feared we would have to wait weeks to get our pictures like with some photographers but she was able to turn them around in a matter of hours. We were extremely pleased. She is also very good at making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We highly recommend Holly!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I can't help but think that you both are going to have an amazing life together. Thank you for your kindness to me and I hope you let me know if you ever need newborn photos :)
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    Kristina Sent on 04/18/2010
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    Holly is an amazing photographer - she shot our engagement/ family photos and wedding photos. Our experience has been top notch and we will certainly look to her for future photography needs. My husband and I haven't really had professional photography taken outside of a studio. Holly helped walk us through the process and was more than flexible and accomodating. She has original, innovative ideas and her natural warmth and humor helped to put us at ease and have fun. In addition, our daughter is not the easiest person to photograph and some of the photos that she captured are priceless to us. Looking back (again and again), what I love most about Holly's photography is that I don't just remember the moment, I remember the feeling and experience of that moment and that will last us a lifetime. Thank you so much, Holly!! You're the best!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Kristina and Glen, I can't thank you both enough for making such a beautiful carefree wedding. I loved that you included both me and my photographer associate in all your wedding details and reception. I truly love that you had your little one play such an important part of your wedding day. Congrats!
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    Kirsten Sent on 06/28/2010
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    Two weeks prior to our wedding date of December 20, 2010, I found myself without a photographer. I found Holly through her website, and I consider myself extremely lucky that she was available that weekend! Not only was she responsive and willing to work with our budget, she was truly incredible at capturing who we were and the warm, family feeling of the wedding. Although Sam and I had never had professional pictures taken, she was wonderful at putting us at ease and capturing beautiful, natural shots of the two of us. She was also fabulous - and so much fun! - in our photo shoot at Caltech the next morning.

    We'll treasure these pictures for the rest of our lives, and will be recommending her to our friends who have just announced their engagement. :) Many, many heartfelt thanks, Holly!
    Kirsten & Sam

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the lovely review! I can't say how delighted I was to meet your kind family and see all the traditional and non traditional details you had planed that personalized your day. Having an opportunity to shoot your portraits at Cal Tech was certainly a highlight for me.
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    Alex Sent on 01/09/2010
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    I am not a person who likes photos or who even likes being in photos, but Holly's pictures of my recent wedding day blew me away!

    Holly is a top-notch professional. She brought an assistant and managed to shoot over a thousand photos (of every conceivable pose, location, and person) in just three hours. And she posted the photos online and sent me a CD less than a week later (talk about efficient!) The quality of the resulting photographs was also superb. My friends and colleagues jokingly asked me if I had been part of a Vogue fashion shoot or a print ad campaign.

    Holly is like a friend you've known for a long time. She made the photo part of the wedding planning process painless and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, her enthusiasm, charm, and bubbly personality made the photographing seem a natural part of every situation and allowed her to fit in with all of the guests.

    Holly is truly a gifted and fun photographer, and I would recommend her to anyone else or use her again for another occasion!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Aw. Your words and review are so reflective of how classy and graceful you both are... I appreciate that even though you didn't like "posed" photography, that you allowed us to capture your day just as it unfolded. I have many clients that see your photos and ask for the same shot, because it is so lovely. Thank you again for sharing your special day with me.
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    Melissa Sent on 12/09/2009
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    Holly is fantastic - she takes a very personal interest in making sure she captures what YOU want for your wedding photos. The results from my wedding were fantastic, and I won't hesitate to book Holly in the future for other important events. She's a gem.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Melissa and Dan for the lovely review. Your reception at the Glendale Country Club was an amazing event. I think that all your guests and toasts will forever stand out as the best party/dancing reception. I loved how everyone was on the dance floor and had smiles and awesome moves.
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    Kristen Sent on 11/08/2009
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    Holly is super awesome =).

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much! Your wedding was divine!
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    Sona Sent on 10/12/2009
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    Holly is an amazing professional who delivers the highest quality of photos! She is absolutly talented and her creative eye catches all the details. She is a very genuine person and is very easy to work with, she makes the process fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend Holly!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Sona you have already referred so many wedding couples to me. I can't thank you enough. It was an absolute honor to be a part of your day.
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    Oliver Sent on 12/02/2009
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    Holly did an amazing job! She has a great sense of humor and a superb sense of staging the great shot or capturing the unexpected. I would highly recommend her!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much. Your wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara was definitely a highlight for me. It was a lovely and magical day.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/12/2009
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    Holly is the best. She makes the bride feel confidant and comfortable on one of the biggest days of her life. She's easy to talk to and will work with your vision. Her photos are AMAZING - just look at her website - - - My husband and I had a hard time picking just one picture to frame in our new home! Holly is great - hands down

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I can't thank you enough. The "Thriller Dance" was never more fun or memorable.
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    Brianne Sent on 06/10/2009
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    Holly was incredibly attentine and helpful. Not only were our engagement photos and wedding pictures phenominal, she gave us so many ideas that made our wedding unforgettable and unique!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Brianne! Your wedding was fantastic! You and Phil are amazing together!
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    Sara Sent on 06/09/2009
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    Holly was the perfect photographer and friend for this major event in our lives. She was very friendly and supportive throughout the planning of this day. She listened to our desires and requests exceeded any accommodations we were anticipating. The day of our wedding she was easy to reach at the different sites (preparation, ceremony, & reception) and was so "in tune" with the vibe of the scene.

    Bottom line: Holly is wonderful and I, without any hesitation, would recommend her for any special occasion.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Lovely lovely!! Your specular "Here Comes the Bride" entrance was so cute and beautiful! I think that you two are going to be falling in love with each other for the rest of your lives.
    Thank you OF!
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    Dana Sent on 06/09/2009
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    Holly is the best. We actually met in line at Sprinkles Cupcakes in Newport Beach when she complimented my engagement ring... after 20 minutes gossiping over my wedding plans, I mentioned that I was still looking for a photographer and voila! Holly gave me her website info and the minute I got back from Sprinkles, my fiance and I went through her amazing sample photos and booked Cakes and Kisses immediately!! Holly was willing to travel to Santa Barbara and worked within my budget - she is extremely organized and is an excellent communicator - perfect for a busy bride-to-be!

    We had a small winery wedding and Holly fit right in with all of our guests. She also brought an assistant so I technically had 2 photographers and received over 1,000 incredible photos!!! She captured every beautiful moment with style - I cannot thank her enough!!

    Holly has such a creative eye, which is exactly what we were looking for and she totally delivered. Also, our English Bulldog was a part of our wedding (ring-bearer) and in that Sprinkles line, Holly told me that her second favorite thing to photograph is pets so... what a bonus!

    I feel so lucky to have been at Sprinkles that day and HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cakes and Kisses!!

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    I owe you at least 1 hundred red velvet cupcakes for the beautiful review. You are amazing!!
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    Jessica Sent on 06/10/2009
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    I am a very shy person as it is so I thought I was going to be awkward in my photos but Holly made me feel very comfortable and made picture posing very easy.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Aw Jess. You just had to find your inner goddess. It was such a beautiful day. Thank you for the kind words.
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    Pat Sent on 06/09/2009
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    Holly was fantastic, would highly recommend her for anyones wedding.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Pat!! You are the best groom! Thank you so much for putting up with me!
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    Mary Sent on 06/09/2009
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    Holly is AWESOME!!! We love, love, love her to pieces. She is amazing at what she does and has a true gift for capturing the magic and love of a wedding in her beautiful photographs.

    Cakes and Kisses Wedding Photography's reply:

    Oh Mary!! I couldn't of been more happy to be there for your surprise wedding. It was an absolute delight to consider myself one of the honored few who got to know that you were going to get married that day and it wasn't just an engagement party. Yay!
    It was fantastic that your Dad called me out about crying during your Father Daughter dance. He is fantastic!
    And your mom is an amazing Florist! I can't wait to see what beautiful creation she makes next!
    All the best to you and Albert. I love keeping in touch and reading how you are on your blog!
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