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Carmen Santorelli Photography

Carmen Santorelli Photography

Newport Beach, CA
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    Andy Z. Sent on 11/27/2023
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    Stunning work

    We met Carmen through our planner. We were super impressed with Carmen's portfolio -- her photos captured the subtle facial expression and delicate details of the decor. On the day of the wedding we were quite nervous on how to pose, Carmen guided us through the whole process and adjust locations and angles accordingly based on the light condition. In the end, the results were spectacular -- the overall color tone of her work was so elegant, there was no excessive saturation or editing, while all the vibrance of the flowers, the sunset and the fireworks were preserved. Everything through her lens is purely cinematic. Moreover, our poses were so spontaneous, those were probably the best portraits we've ever taken. We're so glad that we chose Carmen for our big day.
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    Jaren Sent on 01/11/2022
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    You can't go wrong

    We had the most wonderful experience working with Carmen throughout our engagement and through our wedding! Carmen's work is nothing less than stunning and fit our venue and style to a tee! Her personality and presence is warm, caring and thoughtful and we are so grateful to have had her on our team!
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    Megan A. Sent on 07/08/2021
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    Wedding photographer

    We hired Carmen for our small, intimidate wedding and it was a wonderful decision. Not only did our photos turn out magical, but she also captured our wedding in a way that made it feel full and lively even though it was small in number. Carmen was also very familiar with our location and was able to take photos of us at spots I would have never thought to go to. Those photos ended up being my favorite!! I’m so happy we went with Carmen. She was incredibly nice, made us feel very comfortable, and I feel like she truly captured every moment of our wedding that I can relive through her pictures.
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    Tina Sent on 09/18/2020
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    Carmen is the best!

    Carmen is amazing - not only is her work incredible (which is obvious from her Instagram), but she’s extremely nice and friendly and easy to work with!

    Carmen worked with us to make sure we and all of our guests were comfortable during Covid. She wore a mask the whole time and kept social distance while taking photos. And the photos could not have been better!

    Carmen really put us at ease for the photos and we can’t wait to work with her again!
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    Shae Sent on 10/18/2020
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    One of a kind!

    Carmen photographed my wedding prep, ceremony, and reception. I planned an intimate wedding on short notice and Carmen was very flexible and patient throughout the process, even with last minute changes! She has such a warm personality, it felt like I’ve known her forever when we just met. This was helpful since I always feel out of place in front of a camera. She offered clear guidance for poses and had the best ideas for what would make unique pictures. The whole process was effortless. I am so privileged that I was acquainted with Carmen because our wedding photos were beyond what I expected. All of our guests were stunned with how beautiful the photos turned out. She truly is a one-of-a-kind professional photographer. Thank you Carmen!
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    Anne Sent on 09/21/2020
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    Could not have asked for a better photographer

    Hands down, Carmen is the best investment my husband and I made for our wedding day. Having our special day documented by Carmen will always hold a special day in our hearts. The way she captures the little moments, the big moments, and everything in between is just... perfect.

    From the very beginning of emailing back and forth to our sweet FaceTime introduction... and all the COVID-impacted change of plans, Carmen was with us 100% of the way, always supporting every decision and asking us how she could help. You won't find another photographer who is more collaborative, kind, or dedicated to her clients. We feel so lucky to have found Carmen during our research.

    And of course... beyond the amazing person she is, the PHOTOS are just BEAUTIFUL. The way she uses film to capture the light and softness of every shot is truly breath-taking. These photos will be our keepsake for life.
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    Jasmine Sent on 07/08/2021
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    Dreamy photography

    Carmen really knows how to capture the moment and directs the shoots so professionally. Every image she shot for our wedding was amazing and couldn’t be happier. My decor for the wedding was sparse, but Carmen made sure to shoot imagines that made the decor look stunning. Family portraits, and all the way to the dance photos were great shots. I worked with Carmen for our engagement photos too. I would recommend using her for both to get comfortable with the camera and working with her felt very comfortable!
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    Spencer B. Sent on 01/21/2021
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    The best wedding photographer I could ask for!!!!

    Carmen was an absolute dream wedding photographer!
    She was so flexible when our wedding plans completely changed last minute due to COVID-19.
    She always responded immediately to all of my questions and was so always so helpful, kind and professional. Our photos turned out STUNNING!! I am so happy to have these amazing photos of our special day that I will cherish forever.
    I could have not asked for a better experience from start to finish. I am so excited to use her again for all our future special events.
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    Tiffany Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Carmen is your ideal wedding photographer

    There are many talented wedding photographers who are able to capture the events and details of your wedding day, but few are able to document the range of emotions that exist and truly tell a unique story through photos. Carmen does this beautifully and shoots not only from her perspective, but also from the family and wedding guests'. Each time I look through my wedding photos, I'm learning a little more about my wedding day.

    There's something about Carmen's work that stands out - maybe it's the combination of her extensive experience with natural light, film photography, destinations and people, or maybe it's some touch of magic she brings.

    I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her. Thank you for beautifully capturing our love and joining us as a friend on our wedding day.
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    Kate Sent on 09/26/2018
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    Carmen was amazing in every way possible. From planning our schedule to making us feel so comfortable during our photos, the results couldn’t have been better!
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    Shirley Sent on 09/13/2018
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    Carmen captured our day in a timeless and beautiful fashion! She was very accommodating with our tight schedule as we had a private tea ceremony in addition to the traditional events. We love how she was able to document various locations of our garden venue, the small details of our design elements, and interactions among our guests. On top of having these photos to cherish for ourselves, our wedding was featured on Brides.com as a wedding of the day! Thank you, Carmen! xo
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    Hope Sent on 02/15/2018
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    What can we say about Carmen?!! From the very beginning, she has been so kind, professional, and sweet!! We had a destination wedding in Hawaii and Carmen flew all the way out for our special day. :') Having her photograph our wedding was a dream. There are truly no words to describe the beauty that she captures in every shot. There is something so special about the way she captures the most precious moments timelessly and ethereally! Not only is she the most talented photographer...she truly cares about what she does. AND the people she photographs. From day 1, she has been a cheerleader and champion for us. From the smallest moments (like finding my heels and helping take them on and off on our wedding day) to the biggest ones. Out of our whole wedding, she was the one vendor we didn't have to worry a thing about :) She truly went above and beyond in every way for us and we could not be more grateful. We LOVE you Carmen :) Can't wait for you to photograph our future family!!!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/25/2016
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    Carmen was great! She took such great natural and candid poses as well as more posed photos with family and friends. The pictures turned out GORGEOUS and carmen captured every detail of my engagement party. We couldn't be happier.
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    Janelle Sent on 09/17/2020
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    Couldn't have dreamed up a better photographer!

    Not only is Carmen EXTREMELY talented, she is the sweetest person around. She made me feel so relaxed the day of our wedding. I am a huge fan of candid photos and she captured every moment I could have ever wanted. She was professional, organized and quick. This left more time for me to enjoy our party. I would 100% recommend her over and over and over.
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    Meagan Sent on 01/24/2018
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    Carmen's photos are gorgeous and soft. She made me and my husband feel very comfortable during our engagement photos and on the wedding day. Could not be happier with the final product!
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    Annie Sent on 09/15/2017
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    My now-husband and I initially hired Carmen for our wedding photos, but we also used her for our engagement photos and a bridal session. Her film photography is the best that I have ever seen, and she has an extraordinary eye for detail! Not only is her work amazing, but Carmen is also wonderful to work with. I'm obsessed with all of our photos (particularly our wedding photos, which she captured to a T), and I plan to recommend her in a heartbeat.
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    Jacqueline Sent on 09/14/2017
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    Carmen was absolutely amazing! From the second my husband and I met her she made us feel at ease. We were instantly confident in her work ethic and aesthetic. Her style is really easy going and natural. We never once felt posed or rigid. She was also very open and willing to take any photographs we wanted. Flash forward one month to when we received our photographs, we were totally enamored. The photographs are better than we could have ever imagined. The way she captured the light while making the photograph look effortless is a true art. I can't say enough good things about Carmen and her work! I have been singing her praises to all our newly engaged friends. She is the best!
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    Tanya Sent on 08/22/2017
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    Carmen has been absolutely amazing from the moment we first talked on the phone to discuss the possibility of working together. She demonstrated the flexibility and helpfulness that made me feel very comfortable from the start considering I didn't know anything about wedding planning. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, she helped me work on the timeline and offered different solutions to make sure the day would go perfectly, and it did! My fiance and I have never gotten our photos taken professionally, but Carmen was able to help us ease into the situation and everyone had a blast. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful and I'm so happy to have found Carmen to capture our day. I strongly recommend Carmen to shoot your big day if you haven't already found a photographer :
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    Katie Sent on 06/22/2017
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    YOU NEED CARMEN AS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!! She was the best investment for our big day and the sweetest person to work with, everyone loved her! She has a fantastic eye for getting the most incredible shots and makes you feel wonderful throughout the day. Every pictures from our wedding was so beautiful, I cant thank her enough....shes the best!!
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    Jesica Sent on 03/17/2017
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    Carmen was an amazing photographer. She completely put us at ease, and captured the most exquisite images of our engagement and our wedding. Her photography is outstanding. She is exceptional at catching the best lighting in the most beautiful places. She's always early, and makes sure to scout out the most beautiful locations. She's very understanding and flexible of all circumstances. Reach out to her and get to know her! Highly recommend her.
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    Elisa Sent on 01/12/2017
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    Carmen is amazing! Edward and I are so happy we were able to have her photograph our wedding! We were looking for someone who is professional, experienced and passionate. I was initially drawn to her by her artistic eye and ability to play with lighting. She surpassed all of our expectations. She will make your wedding pictures look super romantic and whimsical. Looking back at our wedding pictures we were able to re-live that special day and cannot be happier with the result :)
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    Yara Sent on 09/15/2017
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    I cannot recommend Carmen Santorelli enough! Her unique aesthetic gave my wedding pictures such a dreamy quality that reflected the overall feeling of the day. When I got my photographs back, I was shocked by some of the smallest, most beautiful details she had photographed, some that I hadn't even noticed that day. Everyone looks absolutely stunning. She has the ability to capture guests and family in their MOST joyful, candid moments, as well as expertly directing big group shots. (Wrangling friends and family can be difficult, but they all listened to her!) Aside from incomparable talent, she is also SO kind and and charming and generally wonderful to have around. My family adored her! She's professional, punctual, organized, creative, and everything you want when you're stressing over a million little things before the ceremony. I honestly can't recommend her enough. If I got to do my wedding all over again, I'd do everything the same (maybe eat one more piece of cake), including bringing Carmen on board. Luckily I get to relive it whenever I look at Carmen's photos, and for that I am eternally grateful. I recently had the photos put into a large book with hopes of passing them down to our future children. They look like the illustrations in a fairy tale.
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    Margaret Sent on 10/21/2017
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    Carmen pays such careful attention to detail and makes sure to capture your vision completely. She'll make sure you have the shots you planned and wanted and much more. We loved that she made sure each photo was nothing but the best. (She made sure my dress and veil was always flowing and looked natural, never wrinkled and bunched up.) She also is great at capturing candid moments, which are the best. I don't have enough words to gush about Carmen except to say that I highly recommend her as a photographer. She is worth every penny, and her work is art. She's sooo sweet, too! Everything you want in a package. I'll definitely be using her for any upcoming photos!
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    BOOK CARMEN NOW! She is without a doubt the absolute best. She is so easy going, friendly and beyond talented. She made us feel so comfortable, like we were being photographed by our friend that we had known for years. She is amazing and gets down to business in the best way... I am looking forward to working with Carmen for all of our major milestones in life. She is worth every penny and then some!
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    One of the best decisions that we made for our wedding was choosing Carmen as our photographer! Not only is she incredibly talented, she was also wonderful to work with. She was easy going and communicated with us so well during the planning phase and throughout the entire wedding day. On our "big day," Carmen kept everything flowing smoothly and made us feel calm and at ease. She captured every moment beautifully. We absolutely love our engagement and wedding photos! I would 100% recommend Carmen to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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