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Chasing Light | Photo & Video

Chasing Light | Photo & Video

Temecula, CA
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    Wow!! 1000000/10 recommend

    Wow! I am blown away! Had our wedding three weeks ago at Tivoli Italian Villa with Chasing Light (Russ) as our photographer. We are still in awe of the incredible work that he did and cannot recommend CL enough! Of all the vendors to book when wedding planning, photography scared me the most! I knew how important these pictures would be, as they would likely be the only way to capture the memories and feelings of the special day. I am SO THANKFUL that we went with Chasing Light, and can relive our wedding day with such beautiful photos for years to come. Russ was a delight to work with during the whole process. His energy, humor, and clear communication made the nerve-wracking process of taking photos soooo smooth. He had such a vision and though of things that I even forgot to ask for, but am so grateful to have documented! He went above and beyond, even doing my veil and bustle so it would look flawless in photos! We also really appreciated having the engagement shoot included in the package. Due to personal logistics, we weren't able to do photos until about two weeks before the wedding, but I am so glad we did! The photos turned out spectacular and it made wedding day feel very familiar and fresh. All our family and friends keep telling us just how beautiful our photos turned out! If you're looking for someone, choose CL!
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    Outstanding Photo & Video Team, Highly Recommended!

    We had the BEST experience with our photographer, videographer, and their amazing team. From the moment they arrived, they brought such a calming, positive energy to our wedding day. They kept us on track without ever making us feel rushed, and they made every moment fun and effortless.

    Their professionalism was unmatched, they stepped in whenever we needed direction, helped ease any stress, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The turnaround time was impressive, and the final photos and video were absolutely beautiful.

    We’re genuinely grateful for how much care and effort they put into capturing our day. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, organized, and truly enjoyable team to work with.
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    Best Wedding Day Photo & Video

    Working with Russ and Clara was an absolute pleasure! They expertly documented our wedding day, delivering results that exceeded all expectations. Hiring them was truly the best investment we made, providing us with lifelong photos and videos that we will look back on with joy. They consistently went above and beyond their duties, even offering coordination help where they saw a need. Their level of commitment and care is obvious in their work. We highly recommend them for your event needs, you will not regret it!
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    Amazing Job!

    Russ and Clara were amazing! We had rain the morning of our wedding, which brought on some stress, but once Russ and Clara got there, they brought such a calming presence! They did such a great job of making our pre-ceremony timeline run so smoothly. They were professional, communicative and talented. They did such a great job guiding our families and wedding party and kept everyone on track. We couldn’t ask for better photos! The video they put together was also incredible, all of our friends and family were in awe. We can’t wait to see the rest. They captured our day so beautifully, and we will cherish these memories forever
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    Highly Recommend Chasing Light for Your Big Day

    We are so grateful we chose Chasing Light! Russ and Cara were incredible every step of the way. We booked their photography and videography package, and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I usually feel a bit awkward in front of the camera, but they made us feel completely at ease. The turnaround time for our photos was so fast, and every image was absolutely stunning. We truly can’t recommend them highly enough!
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    10/10 Experience

    There are so many things that we loved about Russ and Clara but the bottom line is, we couldn't be happier with our decision to have them as part of our wedding.

    It goes without saying that we couldn't be happier about how our wedding photos and video came out. They did such a great job of not only capturing the moment, but also the feeling and emotion behind every moment. On top of all that, they were also able to turn around the photos and videos so quickly which is underrated as that usually is not the experience for most other vendors.

    Where they go above and beyond however, is what really makes them special. They are true professionals in the sense that they know how to work with their audience--whether it's making the bride and groom feel comfortable, managing bridal parties, or dealing with a difficult parent, they really know how to get the most out of everyone.

    They are so friendly, passionate, and simply who you want in your corner on your special day--couldn't recommend them enough!
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    Perfection

    Russ and Clara,

    We feel so beyond lucky to have found you guys and it has truly been an honor working with you both. I (Kelly) was really going through it the morning of the wedding and everything got better the second you two arrived. Our video and photos are literally PERFECT, we are so thankful for all the work you’ve done. You have very clearly gone above and beyond and we couldn’t be happier.

    -Kelly & Nik
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    Best wedding vendor award!

    We cannot say enough amazing things about Chasing Light! From start to finish, they were incredible to work with. We opted for the engagement + wedding photo and video package, and it was worth every penny. Pricing is reasonable, and the turnaround time for photos is lightning fast—we had ours back within just 14 days!

    What truly sets Chasing Light apart is their expertise in the wedding industry. Honestly, they were just as good—if not better—than our day-of coordinators. Despite the day running behind schedule, they worked seamlessly to adjust, prioritize, and make sure we got the most important shots. While we couldn’t take all the family photos I’d originally hoped for, their ability to pivot and focus on what mattered most to us was truly impressive.

    If you’re considering them, don’t hesitate—seriously, Chasing Light is a dream team! We couldn’t recommend them more highly.
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    Great Photos, Video, and Value

    Everything worked out wonderful! All the photos and videos capture every precious moment and they will last a lifetime. The photos are edited in a timeless fashion and are gorgeous. They also took our engagement photos free of charge and we really like those.

    We loved that we get the raw+edited photos and video which makes it easy to make amateur edits for IG reels and YouTube.

    Overall it was a great experience and they delivered tremendous value for the price.
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    Amazing Wedding Photo and Video Team!!

    My husband and I recently got married in San Diego, CA and I found Chasing Light on a different wedding planning website. Lets just say I wouldn't have chosen anyone else! Russ and Clara were literally amazing. The package we chose included an engagement shoot, wedding day photo and video, plus some other awesome perks and were so happy with how they turned out. I loved the idea of them doing including an engagement shoot because it gave us a chance to work with them before our big day to make sure we were a good fit and we could get a chance to see their work for ourselves. The shoot was so much fun and Russ was amazing at giving direction. He was extremely conscious about how the lighting would look in certain photos and where we should stand to get the best photos (hence the name chasing light :) . Then on our wedding day we opted to have them do our photography and videography and we couldn't have asked for more! We had a decently strict timeline to get all of the photos we wanted taken and Russ and Clara really stuck to it but never my Husband or I feel like we were being rushed. They caught some amazing candid shots and videos of us and our guests dancing and we will cherish them forever! They asked us a bunch which shots we wanted and really catered to what we were looking for which really just made our day that much more special. We got our photos back super quick and the video back not too much long after that so they work pretty quick. So If you're looking for a photo and video company for your big day, I cannot recommend them enough!!
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    One of the best decisions we made (aside from getting married!)

    Our experience with Chasing Light was honestly surreal. They are beyond talented, so easy to work with, and captured some of the most beautiful/intimate wedding photos and video we've ever seen. Their portfolio blew us away to begin with, but seeing our vision come to life in an equally spectacular way was so exciting. We have over a dozen photos framed, and even got asked by a stranger if they could buy one of the photos when we were printing them! The wedding video leaves everyone who watches it speechless. Work with them!! It will be one of the best decisions you make in your wedding planning journey.
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    Amazing Photographer & Videographer!

    We are beyond grateful to Chasing Light for capturing our wedding day so beautifully! From the moment we met Russ, he made us feel comfortable and confident in his work. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera, but he made sure to give us the perfect amount of direction to calm our nerves! The photos are stunning, and the video they created truly brought our day to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Every moment, big and small, was captured perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and thoughtful photographer/videographer!
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    Simply phenomenal

    We honestly can’t say enough amazing things about Chasing Light. We knew we wouldn’t be disappointed, but our wedding photos and video turned out to be even more incredible than we could’ve ever imagined. Russ and his team were so easy to work with and they are simply incredible at what they do. Their passion and creativity are unmatched, and their work speaks for itself. Our wedding day flew by so quickly, but Chasing Light captured every detail of our perfect day for us to have forever. Highly recommend- you will be blown away. We can't wait for another opportunity to work with them again!
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    The Best Photo/Video in San Diego

    The Chasing Light team is exactly who you need to photograph and video your most important day. What we loved most was their attention to detail and artistry as well as their charming personalities. We had the privilege to work with Clara, Russ, and Alex; all of whom where special in their own ways. They had us cracking up the whole time and made the process really fun.
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    Chasing light review 10/10

    We had the immense pleasure of hiring Chasing Light for our wedding at Galway Downs in Temecula, and I cannot emphasize enough how extraordinary their work was. From the first phone meeting to the final product, they displayed a level of professionalism, creativity, and dedication that truly set them apart. We even had an engagement shoot with Clara the photographer before hand and the photos were so beautiful. She made us feel comfortable, at ease and laughed the entire time.

    On the day of our wedding, the Russ & Clara arrived early and immediately put us at ease with their friendly, yet unobtrusive, demeanor. They were like silent storytellers, capturing every candid moment, every laugh, every tear, without us even noticing they were there. Their ability to seamlessly blend into the background while still capturing the most important and intimate moments is a true testament to their expertise.

    The photos we received are nothing short of breathtaking. They perfectly encapsulate the romance and elegance of our day, with a touch of artistry that makes each shot feel like it belongs in a magazine. (Everyone has been saying they belong in a magazine!!!) Whether it was the stunning landscapes of Galway Downs or the intimate moments between us and our loved ones, every photo tells a story. The lighting, the angles, the composition, everything was thoughtfully executed to create images that are not just beautiful, but timeless.

    Then there’s the wedding video..We were absolutely blown away. The editing is masterful, seamlessly weaving together the highlights of our day into a narrative that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. The way they captured the vows, the ceremony, the little in-between moments—it’s like they knew exactly what we would want to remember most. The music they chose perfectly complements the emotion of each scene, making the entire video a moving tribute to our love story. They worked in our wedding song which was so thoughtful and exactly what we were hoping. We’ve watched it countless times, and every time we do, it feels like we’re right back there, experiencing it all over again.

    One thing that particularly impressed us was their attention to detail. They didn’t just capture the big moments; they also focused on the small, meaningful details that made our wedding unique. From the intricate design of my dress to the way the sunlight filtered through the trees during our ceremony, every detail was thoughtfully and beautifully documented.

    Working with Chasing Light was an absolute dream. They were responsive, accommodating, and genuinely passionate about their work. They took the time to get to know us and understand our vision, and it truly shows in the final product. Our wedding photos and video are more than just memories, they are works of art that we will cherish forever.

    If you’re searching for a photography and videography team that will go above and beyond to capture the essence of your special day, go with Chasing Light!!! We are forever grateful for the incredible memories they created for us.
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    Amazing!!!

    Chasing Light was absolutely incredible! We highly recommend them! We did the photo and video package which included an engagement shoot, and everything turned out so great. Our video and photos make both of us remember exactly how we were feeling that day, which is just what we were hoping for. Can't recommend them enough!
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    6/16/24 Wedding at Vellano Estate

    Working with the Chasing Light team was such a pleasure and honor! Russ and Clara were always very responsive and great at making sure all our requests were fulfilled. They gave great directions and were very organized. They made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera and truly made our big day go by so smoothly. Their attention to detail, ability to scout the best photo opportunities, and friendliness were so appreciated. Their quality of work truly made us speechless when we got our pictures and video back, which was finished in a very timely manner. All of our friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the pictures and video turned out!

    We can’t thank Chasing Light enough for all they did for us and for their amazing work. They are truly the best of the best!
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    Incredible Husband & Wife Duo!

    I cannot express to you enough how much we loved going with Russ and Clara! From our engagement shoot to our wedding, we loved it all! They listened to exactly what we wanted and totally captured our vision and our love perfectly! So blessed we will have these amazing photos and video we will get to cherish for the rest of our lives! If you’re looking for a photographer, this is your team, you will not be disappointed!
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    The ones to capture love

    Choosing Chasing Light to capture our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made! From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos and videos, the team was professional, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring that every moment of our special day was beautifully preserved. They took the time to understand our vision and preferences, and their collaborative approach made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process.
    We had our engagement photoshoot 1 week before the wedding with Clara - our photographer. From the first minute there was a click and working with her was very easy and intuitive.
    On the day of our wedding, both Clara and Vance seamlessly blended into the background, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling intrusive. Their ability to capture genuine emotions was remarkable, and the resulting photos and videos are priceless treasures that we will cherish for a lifetime. When we were looking for photos/video for the first time, I truly couldn't believe my eyes and sometimes was like "How is it even possible?!"
    In addition to their exceptional talent behind the lens (which are of a very-very high quality), the team at Chasing Light was a joy to work with from start to finish. One of the guests came to me and told me, that after working with our team his fear for the camera went away. They made him comfortable, relaxed and he was truly enjoying it. I also want to mention the communication with Russ that was smooth and professional. Photos were delivered pretty soon; and while the video took longer - it is truly a piece of art. We had both Russian and English speaking guests at the wedding and I have no idea how they managed to translate and blend it all together in such a great film. I cried:) as well as almost everyone who saw it.
    Thank you, guys, for turning our wedding day into a fairytale. Your talent and passion are truly extraordinary, and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories you have given us.

    Alena & Sergey
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    Capturing Magic - Unforgettable Work

    I am at a loss for words to express just how incredible Russ and Clara are. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, they made every moment unforgettable.

    Russ and Clara have a magical way of making you feel completely at ease in front of the camera. My husband and I felt so comfortable throughout the entire process, and our families couldn't stop raving about them either. They were so professional in every step but also brought such warmth, humor, and kindness to every interaction.

    The photos and video they delivered are beyond breathtaking. Every moment was captured with such precision and artistry. They have a keen eye for detail and a talent for finding the beauty in every shot. Our album and video are like a dream come true, and we find ourselves reliving our special day each time we look at them.

    Russ and Clara's work is not just about capturing images; it's about encapsulating emotions and memories that will last a lifetime. Their passion for what they do and their incredible talent shows in their amazing work.

    To Russ and Clara, thank you for your incredible talent, your kindness, and for giving us the most beautiful mementos of our wedding day. We are forever grateful for your exceptional work!

    We will always be recommending the Chasing Light team and will be so excited to work with them in the future!
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    Chasing Light Captures it ALL!!

    We couldn't be happier with our decision to use Chasing Light to photograph and video our wedding. Russ is a real artist and a true professional through and through. The moments that he and his team were able to capture are so intimate, special, and downright impressive given that both my husband and I are the two most awkward photograph posers we know. The fact he was able to make us look somewhat respectable is all the proof you need!

    What we enjoyed most is that Russ truly takes the time to get to know your personality and then suggests photos that compliment you. This certainly shows in the final product. For us, that was shooting somewhere in nature with our dog, and Russ immediately suggested Joshua Tree, a perfect match. We met him for a sunset shoot, and despite having only ever really taken selfies together, Russ made my husband and me feel so comfortable in our skin and encouraged us to be completely ourselves. He climbed up rocks, stopped traffic, and befriended our pup all for the sake of the perfect shot. It is awesome to watch him work. His attention to detail and passion for his craft is what you hope for in someone shooting your big day. Perhaps most importantly, he made it fun and was a joy to be around.

    Come our wedding day, we felt so comfortable with Russ and knew he'd do an incredible job. Still, he somehow managed to blow our expectations out of the water! He captured so many special moments and details that we'll cherish forever and all the wild, fun ones as well. He didn't skip a beat when our crazy dog went swimming behind our ceremony or when the flower girl ran away. He got it all and his work helped paint the story of our day in a special way that we feel only he could. As we looked over his footage, we found ourselves constantly saying "wow, how did he do that?!" I think that's pretty special to get from your photographer and cameraman. The emotion he is able to capture and convey in his work is wonderful, and the best part is he does it all while making sure you're having fun and completely at ease. We're so grateful Russ went above and beyond to make our wedding so special and so perfectly us.

    So, if you're looking for a photographer/videographer for your wedding, congrats, the search stops here. RUN, don't walk, to secure Chasing Light. Rest assured, he'll capture the essence and vision of your special day!
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    Amazing Photos!!

    Chasing Light was professional, quick to respond, and gave us photos we will cherish forever! It really was such a pleasure having them for our big day. I always feel awkward having my picture taken, but Clara made me feel so comfortable and coached us every step of the way.
    Day of the wedding, our venue wasn’t prepared for our arrival and put us behind schedule, but Clara still got every photo promised. And they all turned out perfect - we couldn’t be happier! After the wedding, we got an online album and then a thumb drive with every photo taken (literally thousands). Thank you so much again!!
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    The Chasing Light | Photo & Video team are the absolute best.

    From planning, to engagement shoot, to day of, and post-event - every interaction has been a delight.

    Their skilled team has a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, ensuring every precious moment is beautifully preserved. With a blend of candid shots and artistic compositions, Chasing Light creates timeless memories that couples cherish for a lifetime.

    My husband and I are NOT photogenic at all, their creative directions made us feel so comfortable and fun! It truly shows in every picture and video we have. All our family and friends are raving at the amazing video and photos the Chasing Light team has created for us.
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    Beyond Happy!

    Chasing Light - Russ & Clara just sent the photos they took of my newlyweds Madi and Matt’s November wedding and I just can’t stop looking through the hundreds of gorgeous photos they took. I knew my daughter and Matt loved this dynamic duo from the relaxed and happy engagement photos they took. But the wedding photos are quite simply amazing. Russ & Clara are true to their name and truly do “chase the light” to find just the right angle, the perfect light to arrive at the beautiful artistic photos they produce. And they do it all so smooth, seamlessly with patience and a great sense of humor. I am so grateful Madi and Matt found Chasing Light to truly capture their happiest day thus far absolutely perfectly♥️
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    Beautiful photos

    Our engagement shoot with Chasing Light was a dream. Russ suggested Palomar Mountain, an area I wasn’t very familiar with. However, Russ knew exactly where to capture the perfect photos, and chase the beautiful sunset we were lucky to have that evening. He was extremely easy to work with, knew exactly how to pose us, and his direction was easy to follow. Our wedding was the following week, Russ and Clara worked so well together capturing all of the important moments, whether small or big. Considering they’re parents to two children, they worked so well with our baby girl, making her smile, and working fast to avoid any child meltdowns. They corralled our big families to capture those family portraits, and got all of the most important moments while making us laugh and smile through out the day. We are so pleased with our engagement photos, and we truly can’t wait to see all of the wedding photos and video!! Thanks again Russ and Clara. From the Zepeda family.
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    The best day!!

    Working with Russ was an absolute pleasure! His easygoing, rock-and-roll vibe was the perfect catalyst for capturing the natural chemistry in our photos. Russ possesses exceptional skill and mastery, showcasing his ability to think on his feet and utilize the environment creatively, resulting in unique and stunning shots.

    On the wedding day, Russ moved through the crowd like a ninja, seamlessly capturing moments without being obtrusive. His easygoing yet firm coordination during family photos was nothing short of a miracle, reflecting his talent for handling diverse dynamics with respect and smoothness.

    Russ's dedication to his craft shone through as he delivered our entire wedding album in about two weeks—a testament to his commitment to providing timely, high-quality work. If you're seeking a photographer who not only captures moments but enhances them with an artistic touch, Russ is the one. Highly recommend his talent and professionalism—10/10!
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    Highly recommend! Best value + Timeless Editing Style

    My now husband and I booked Chasing Light for both our engagement shoot as well as our wedding.

    His quality of work was evident from the start by the various galleries and videos viewable on his website as well as photos shown on Instagram, but he truly blew us away with the photos and videos delivered to us and gave us priceless memories we will cherish forever.

    I even added a Boudoir shoot with his wife, Clara, after seeing how well the engagement shoot photos turned out and was not disappointed. She crushed it and made me feel so confident and comfortable!

    I highly recommend Chasing Light and can't emphasize enough the value in their work. The products delivered far exceeded our expectations and will be loved forever as they're edited in such a timeless fashion that will never go out of style.
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    Rebecca Sent on 11/01/2023
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    More than a photographer

    This is a long review and I apologize but it is hard to summarize how amazing our experience with Chasing Light Photography was from start to finish. As an interracial couple with a diverse wedding party, it was our top priority to find an experienced photographer that could ensure everyone would look their best. Russ and Clara are the talented duo behind the lens and function as a well-oiled machine. Even when we got behind getting ready, they ensured that we got all of the photos we asked for. My husband and I are admittedly not comfortable in front of the camera and the Chasing Light team provided such clear direction that we were able to get better photos of us than I ever thought was possible. When you get married, it can feel so overwhelming because there will always be things that you don’t think of, but the knowledge and experience of this team made our day seamless. Beyond their skills with cameras and lighting, the team was so thoughtful with other aspects of the wedding. From Russ having bobby pins and putting in my veil to Clara having safety pins that helped with a dress malfunction at the reception, they were an integral part of our day. We couldn't be more delighted with the results, and we wholeheartedly recommend these photographers to anyone seeking to have their wedding day beautifully and authentically documented.
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    One of the best decisions we made!

    Choosing Chasing Light to do our wedding photography was one of the best decisions that we made during our wedding planning process. Russ and team are incredibly skilled and experienced photographers that captured our big day perfectly. They guided us through each shot in a way that made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera which seemed impossible with us being a rather non-photogenic couple. I also appreciated the extra mile that they go to make our big day go as smoothly as possible. They weren't just photographers trying to stay out of the way and get good shots on our wedding day. They played an active and big part of the super team that helped to make our wedding day a huge success.
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    BEST Choice for wedding!

    I had an AMAZING experience with Chasing light. Russ spent a good hour on the phone with me to answer all of my questions, and explaining how Chasing Light works. Clara ran the show at my wedding (THANK YOU!). She facilitated the post-ceremony photos and made sure to get photos of every combination of families on both sides that we could have wanted, quickly. She made me feel relaxed, comfortable, and confident to take our photos after the ceremony (not my best skill, lol). I couldn't be happier with my experience with Chasing light. I would recommend to anyone, and have already told my engaged friends to reach out to them.
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    Briana Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Obsessed with my Photos!

    Russ and the Chasing Light team were FABULOUS.

    Number 1: the pictures and videos turned out incredible. I can’t stop looking at them!! I cry every time I watch the video and it so beautifully captured our day. It’s so hard to be in the moment at your own wedding and watching our video really allowed me to solidify those feelings and memories ❤️ The angles and lighting in every picture and video shot show what an amazing team they have!

    Number 2: They are efficient and effective! Both for our engagement and wedding shoot we unintentionally ended up with a less time than we expected, but Russ got every shot and did it well! I never had to worry or feel like I need to direct. He is a Pro!

    All in all 10/10 and would book again!
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    Just book them!

    Photos are one of the only tangible things you take from your wedding day and I'm beyond happy with our decision to go with Chasing Light. They were a dream to work with, from our engagement photos, through wedding day. Every moment was captured perfectly and we are obsessed with how the photos turned out.
    Russ was awesome at giving direction and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He is confident in his work and knew all the best photo/lighting spots as soon as we got to the locations. Plus, he makes it fun!
    I've also received so many compliments from our bridal party and family on how smoothly the wedding day went with photo taking and how much they loved the Chasing Light team too!
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    Great Photographer

    We hired Russ and the team to provide photography and videography for our wedding. For a couple of fairly awkward photograph subjects, Russ was able to direct and guide us into getting some of the best photos we have had together. The team knew the venue and came prepared with potential locations for our first look/couple shots. He even found a way to photograph us at the cliffs at La Jolla Cove on a busy summer afternoon. We also had a BIG family for our family shoots and Russ was able to coordinate us effectively. They were very professional and got all of the shots done in time to keep things flowing according to schedule. The turnaround time for the photos was quick and the photos turned out lovely, matching the overall aesthetic of the venue and our wedding day. We definitely recommend Chasing Light to help with photography and videography for your big day.
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    Michelle Sent on 09/14/2023
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    Exceptionally creative & professional photographers

    Chasing Light was excellent for our wedding on 9/2/23 & we're so glad that we chose them. We worked with Russ, Clara, and their videographer on the wedding day and also had an engagement shoot last year with Clara. We are sooo impressed with how our photos turned out and we received them only 9 days after wedding day-- way sooner than we even expected.

    They're extremely professional, efficient and organized while being so creative and artistic. In less than 2 hours before the wedding, they were able to wrangle our wedding party quickly for photos as well as get our first look photos and tons of detail shots around the property (Old Rancho in Carlsbad). Post-ceremony, they were super patient with our large group of relatives to get all the family shots we needed. We are blown away with our couple's shots, family photos, ceremony, and reception photos-- all of it! I didn't feel that anything was missed and, if anything, they captured way more moments than we expected.

    We can't wait to see the way the film & video footage turned out, but have no doubt that it will be of an equally exceptional quality. I highly recommend their services & feel that their work is a really great value, especially considering other photographers I was considering didn't provide film as an option or charged just as much without the video option.
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/07/2023
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    Chasing Light!

    Russ and Clara were incredible to work with - from our engagement shoot last year through the wedding day! They are professional, calming, so incredibly talented, and just really set the tone for the whole day of our wedding. Everyone commented how at ease Russ and Clara put them, and they are 100% right. The photos are amazing and me and my husband (and my whole family) are thrilled! As arguably the most important vendor at your wedding, we couldn't have been more lucky to work with Russ and Clara. Please book them!
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    Jul L. Sent on 08/15/2023
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    AMAZING experience from start to finish.

    Chasing light was a pleasure to work with. They made our day go so smooth and without them it would have been so much less organized. They not only shoot amazing photos that will be treasured for a lifetime but they also know how to run the show. The photos we received from engagement were so amazing and we knew that we were in good hands for the big day. Clara and Russ have a way of making you feel comfortable even if being in front of the camera feels a little bit awkward for you. We are so happy we went with chasing light photography! Our photos are seriously amazing!
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    Obsessing over our wedding photos!!

    Clara did such an amazing job on our engagement and wedding photos! We are so grateful that Chasing Light was willing to work with us on our small backyard wedding and budget. Our wedding day felt like such a fast, incredible blur, I'm still in shock at how beautiful the photos turned out. My husband and I are not especially comfortable in front of the camera and Clara made us feel at ease and natural. Clara squeezed in so many photos I didn't expect to get in our tight timeline and budget, like getting ready, details, family. And we even skipped over to a local park for some scenic photos of just me and my husband, which I'm still amazed we pulled off! We are forever grateful and will treasure these photos for a lifetime! If you're looking for that glowy, magical vibe for your wedding photos, you've come to the right place! Thank you again Chasing Light!!
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    5/5 stars, we loved Chasing Light!

    We can't say enough about the absolutely stunning, perfect photos that Russ, Clara, and the Chasing Light team shot for our wedding. They were great with setting up the most beautiful shots that we never would have thought of. We went with their photo and video package, and they even brought a drone to film the venue and ceremony! We did our engagement shoot with them as well and honestly from the moment we started working with them they made the process stress free and fun. We would highly recommend them to anyone, they are truly unmatched in skill, professionalism, and creativity.
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    Magali Sent on 07/10/2023
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    You won't regret using chasing light

    Chasing Light is the BEST!!! The pictures are absolutely stunning and you get them back SO fast. Can't beat the quality of the pictures and the price!!!!!! We did an engagement shoot, and used them for our wedding photography and videography. They are so easy to work with, and have a great response time. Russ and Clara were GREAT at helping us pose and feel comfortable in front of a camera. They are fun to be around and were incredibly patient with our huge bridal party! You won't regret using them for photography & videography! THANK YOU CHASING LIGHT!
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    Nicole Sent on 06/04/2023
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    The best of the best.

    Russ and Clara were the best team we could ask for on our wedding day. They were professional yet it felt like we’ve known them forever. They make the best team we could have ever wanted for our day. I don’t have the words to explain how pleased we are with their services but I will be recommending them to everyone for forever. I am so thankful we had them for our day.
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    Hailey Sent on 05/20/2023
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    The best photography team ever!

    The Chasing Light team are the best of the best! From the very beginning when booking, to the very end, when you receive your photos, they have great communication, and amazing perspectives to make you and your partner look and feel the most beautiful!
    We are forever grateful for Russ, Clara, and Vinny!
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    Jana Sent on 02/20/2023
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    Breathtaking Photos and Video!

    The Chasing Light Team did an amazing job capturing the big and small moments on our wedding day through their photographs and video. They were very professional and flexible and able to work with what we wanted for our engagement shoot and our wedding day. Russ photographed our engagement photos and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and sent us back beautiful, quality photos, not long after they were taken. Clara and Alex shot our wedding day, and used the venue for all of it's natural beauty. We are in LOVE with all of the posed and candid pictures that were taken. The video highlights the best moments of the day and helps us remember the true feel of the many moments shared together between family and friends. A big THANK YOU to Russ, Clara, and Alex for providing us with so many memories that we will cherish for all years to come!
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    Jessica Sent on 02/19/2023
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    Wedding package

    My husband and I got the videography and photography package for our wedding. With that, you get an engagement shoot which turned out amazing. We loved our pictures and knew we had made a good choice for using Chasing Light for our wedding. When the big day finally came, they did a great job capturing our event. We got our pictures back within a week or so and the quality was perfect. An overall great team to work with.
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    Andrei Sent on 02/16/2023
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    Chasinglight is a dream come true!! Don't miss out!

    We have nothing but GREAT things to write about Chasinglight. This team allowed us the opportunity to relive our wedding day through stunning photos and videos - they captured every moment so perfectly and more. We loved working with Russ and Clara!! They took great care of us during our wedding day. Russ made sure that we did not miss out on taking photos at our requested location despite the mix up in the schedule and Clara was just so awesome. She made me (bride) feel so beautiful and confident in all of our photos and even helped me when the trail of my dress malfunctioned! Just little things that we will never forget. We also got our engagement and wedding gallery so fast. MOG could not make it to the wedding and for her to see the photos so soon meant so much to us!
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    Annie Sent on 01/05/2023
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    Don't look any further - you have found your photorgrapher/videographer!

    Don't look any further when trying to pick a photographer/videographer - you've nailed it by looking at Chasing Light. I cannot speak MORE highly about what they were able to do for my husband and I to celebrate our engagement and wedding day. They met us in Joshua Tree while we were in town to shoot some breathtaking photos, and worked so well with us. They were able to pre-pick the locations and talk us through all of the photos to ensure the best quality, and that we were comfortable....and the photos speak for themselves! Not only that, but they made our wedding day SO special with their photography and video. They mapped out our whole day for us and really helped guide the planning, which was so helpful! And they are SO easy to work with. Truly down-to-earth people who are not only invested in the work they do and provide, but in your happiness as well. All of the pictures show our day perfectly and they were so in tune with our needs, and what we wanted. And the video. My god. The video is amazing. We had an out-of-town wedding, so the video was really important to us, not only to capture our day, but to also show everyone we couldn't have there and it SURPASSES anything that I could have ever imagined. The quality, time, energy, and love they put into it speaks volumes. EVERYONE is amazed by it and so complimentary of their work. It can be really hard to plan a wedding from out of town, and working with them was a dream. Truly. I have never seen work like theirs done before, and they deserve every recognition and praise I, and everyone else, can give. Working with them will be one of the best decisions you can make because it was definitely the best one we made!!!
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    Kara Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Best wedding decision!

    If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Chasing Light TV (Russ) was absolutely incredible to work with on our wedding day. We ended up selecting both photography and videography services which streamlined everything, and made the coordination/organization for the day a breeze. Part of our package also included an engagement session, which was the perfect opportunity to meet Russ before the big day. He was professional, efficient, organized, funny and so fantastic to work with at both the engagement shoot and on the wedding day. Because of this, we were able to capture so many different moments and vignettes, which ultimately led to some of the BEST pictures my husband and I have ever seen (or been in)! Russ is also SO speedy! We got our engagement photos so quickly and our entire wedding gallery way before we even excepted, which was such a nice surprise. I truly have nothing but extremely positive words to say about Russ and the Chasing Light TV team. I would rebook them in a heartbeat and just adored working with them as a vendor for our wedding!!
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    Franchesca Sent on 11/27/2022
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    Beyond Amazing!

    One of the best decisions we made when wedding panning was booking Chasing Light as our photo/video team! Communication was awesome from the very beginning and super easy to work with. Russ did our engagement shoot about a year out from the wedding and the photos were absolutely stunning. We knew we made the right call and couldn’t wait for the big day. We had never taken professional photos before and Russ made us feel so comfortable and calmed our nerves. Flash forward to a year later and our wedding photos were everything we could have hoped for and more. They were also super fun to work with on our wedding day and made sure everything ran smooth and timely. Extremely efficient while making sure we got all the shots we wanted. I was completely blown away with how quick and structured we got through family formals. My husband and I both come from blended families and they made all the combinations a breeze. We just got our wedding video back as well and I have cried happy tears every time I have watched it. Such a special memory for our day. The editing, music, flow, everything is absolutely perfect. Do yourself a favor and book the photo/video package. You will not regret it. Chasing Light is the absolute best! Russ, Clara, and Vinny truly made our wedding day come to life through photo and video. Extremely fun to work with and you could not ask for better results. Thank you x a million guys!!
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    Alyssa Sent on 11/06/2022
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    Outstanding

    Chasing light was great to work with. They captured everything we wanted and more. Our pictures and video were amazing. You could tell they really knew there stuff and loved what the do! It shows in there work. We loved having them be a part of our special day. Before I booked them I was on the phone with Russ for over an hour and he just made me feel so confident about them as our photographer and videographer and felt like I was talking to a friend not just a vendor so I immediately booked with them short after. He met us up beforehand to do engagement pictures which also turned out awesome! Not only do they do fantastic work they all have such a good turn around time. People were amazed by how fast we received our photos and video. They dont only do a fantastic job but they also give you your final product in a timely manner so you get to relive the day and enjoy the pictures and video without waiting a million months! Thank you for making my day so special!!!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/02/2022
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    Chasing Light was the best!

    Chasing Light did such an amazing job with our photos - we are obsessed! Thank you for capturing our day and showing our personalities. We will cherish these forever!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/18/2022
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    Amazing Photo/Video Team!

    Chasing Light was one of the first vendors we booked for our wedding, with a package that included an engagement shoot, and photography & videography on our wedding day. The engagement shoot was a great opportunity to meet Russ, and to get a bit more comfortable with having our pictures taken in this way. We’d never had professional pictures taken before, but for both the engagement shoot and wedding day, Russ and Clara gave us plenty of direction and we always felt like we were in good hands. They were so knowledgeable and professional, Russ even ended up being the person who put my veil into my hair when my MOH and I were a little unsure of how to do it. We received our wedding pictures just 2 weeks after our wedding, which is an unreal turnaround time. Our video came a few months after, and it was well worth the wait! We absolutely love our pictures and video and have received nothing but rave reviews on them from friends and family. I can’t recommend Chasing Light highly enough; they’ve provided us with the most amazing captures of one of the best days of our lives!
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    Kiersten Sent on 07/14/2022
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    Incredible Photo/Video Team!

    Chasing Light was easily the best decision we made when it came to capturing our special day. Not only did we get stunning engagement photos, but the pictures we got from our wedding day took our breath away. Which we also received in less than two weeks after our wedding! If you're on the fence on whether or not to book video as well.... 100% do it. The time that was put into our video was AMAZING and we are so so happy watching it over and over again. Russ and Clara are a team you definitely want by your side.
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    Dan B. Sent on 05/18/2022
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    Chasing Light Captured Our Wedding Day Perfectly

    Russ was great to work with in every respect. He is very professional, thoughtful, easy to be with, he created an atmosphere in which we and our wedding party felt extremely comfortable and relaxed. His photographs of our wedding day are exceptional and we will cherish them for many years to come. Thank you Russ and Chasing Light for creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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    Dreamy Photos

    Chasing Light worked with us for our engagement and wedding day. We are so grateful for the quality, aesthetic, dreamy photos that I was aiming for. While working with COVID and still performing quality photos -- not only did I receive my photos in high quality, but also in less than 14 days after my wedding!!
    Russ & Clara work to make sure you get the photos you want but also knowing how to use their environment to provide the best photos. Thank you Chasing Light -- I can't believe my wedding day is over but I get to see it over again in my photos and future video!
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    Caitlin Sent on 01/06/2022
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    Stunning!

    Hiring Russ & Clara was the BEST decision we could have made! Russ was truly amazing in giving us direction during our engagement shoot prior to the wedding (neither of us are models by any means). This really allowed us to be more comfortable in front of the camera on the day of and it definitely paid off. Not only are the photos STUNNING, but the dynamic between Russ and Clara really made it an enjoyable experience. All of our wedding party thought they were an amazing duo that compliment each other very well and even months later continue to recall how great it was to work with them!
    Clara was extremely organized and really kept us on schedule throughout the day - something I very much appreciated.
    The biggest piece of advice we were told by other newlyweds was to spend the extra money on videography - we are so happy that we did. Our video was very much a reflection on who my husband and I are and we are so thankful to have that memory captured.
    We HIGHLY recommend working with Chasing Light - We are so glad to have not only worked with Russ & Clara for our big day, but also really grateful to have met such wonderful people that helped make our memories special.
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    The Old Rancho 10-8-21

    Russ and Chasing Light were absolutely AMAZING to work with!! My husband and I were blown away with how well our wedding photos and video came out. They are truly masters of their craft and it shows in the work that they do. From the very beginning, we both felt very comfortable with Russ and had so much fun shooting our engagement photos and wedding with him. He really took the time to get the best shots and to bring our vision to life. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer/videographer look no further! You won’t regret it.
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    Mariana Sent on 10/28/2021
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    Amazing experience

    The Chasing Light team is incredible, they were responsive, helpful, professional and knowledgeable.
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    Christine Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Best thing from my wedding

    My husband and I primarily interacted with Russell for the engagement photoshoot + wedding photography & videography.
    His work ethic and dedication to the wedding couples really shows for itself. For the engagement photoshoot, Russell went ahead of time at Joshua Tree to look up good photo locations. He had been there before, but he wanted to see where the best lighting would be at certain times. My husband and I are pretty awkward with photoshoots, but he helped us along and gave us directions. Just a caveat to the future couples out there - all wedding photos are posed, but the trick is to make them look candid. Russell did an awesome job at making us look like naturals.

    For our wedding, we got the photo and video package. The wedding photos were absolutely beautiful and every time I see them they shock me. To this day I have a hard time believing that my husband and I looked that great, because the photos turned out so well. What I love most about the photos and especially the video is that he highlighted the parts that I thought really defined us as a couple. The wedding day went by so fast that I was only left with blips of good memories, but seeing the photos and video helped me remember the other memories that had been forgotten or lost in the hustle of the day.

    I would say that one of the most important things to get for the wedding are a good photographer and videographer. Because a wedding ceremony is only for a day, but the photos and video forever help you remember how the journey all started and how far the relationship has come. Thank you for helping us store and cherish these memories for the rest of our lives!
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    Caitlin Sent on 08/29/2021
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    Photo/video must!

    Chasing Light TV was more than we can ever imagined in a wedding photographer and videographer. We also had them do our engagement photos which is a must if booking wedding photographers/videographers. Russ was super professional and very well organized. He called us prior to our engagement shoot asking us what we were thinking or if we had a style in mind. He was great about offering us style ideas and places he recommends for the look we were going for. When we picked a spot and met with him for the engagement shoot he was so easy and great to work with. He made both of us feel comfortable and care free during shooting which made a huge difference in the outcome of the photos. And let me just say the photos are BEAUTIFUL.
    Fast forward to our wedding week, Chasing Light provided us with a detailed timeline of shots to take on the wedding day where to be and how long it would take. This was a perfect timeline to share with my wedding coordinator, florist, wedding party, etc. it made day of stress free!
    We received our wedding photos about a week after our wedding and I’m not exaggerating when I say we were all in awe with how beautiful they were. Chasing Light has a gift of capturing the most intimate moments in such a beautiful way you just want to share them with everyone! And those are JUST the photos. When we received the video my husband and I cried all over again. They managed to wonderfully display all the moments of our wedding day so perfectly. All of the moments we loved from that day are forever displayed in an amazingly edited video that we can’t wait to share with all of our friends and family.
    If you are looking for a wedding photographer and videographer this is the perfect duo for your special day! Cannot recommend enough. Will definitely be reaching out to them again for our next big life moments! :)
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    Russ did a beautiful job at truly capturing this beautiful day for our family.

    Russ did a beautiful job at truly capturing this beautiful day for our family. He was super fun and finding poses to do was easy and almost felt effortless, he made sure we were comfortable the whole time and showed us how to do poses without feeling awkward. I appreciate how patient and organized he stayed throughout the whole day. We were running late on time for a lot of the photos and people were having a hard time to stay coordinated, yet he was still able to pull it off and get everyone together, something not any ordinary photographer could do. I was left in awe at the quality and editing of the video. It surpassed all expectations i had by far, and i loved the way he incorporated our testimonies and speeches into the video to really bring out the highlights of the day. Thanks to Russ, we have a memories we can keep forever and always to remind us of how beautiful this anniversary and birthday party was for us. i couldn't imagine finding anyone else as skilled and talented as he is.
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    Book them immediately, you won’t be disappointed!

    Russ and Clare absolutely KILLED our wedding video and photos! We could not be happier with our pictures and video. They were extremely flexible and supportive through covid, and didn’t charge us anything extra when moving our date, even when I tried to offer. They truly do this because they love what they do, and it comes out in all the photos. Thank you again!!
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    Beautiful Photography By True Professionals

    Chasing light was undoubtedly the best decision we could have made when choosing who to trust with the photography of our wedding. They were so kind and professional, while making sure to capture every moment as it happened. They went above and beyond as well in helping bustle my dress and adjust my hair for different photos. They were on time, and also created an outstanding rapport with our guests. Everything we loved about our wedding was beautifully accentuated by them, and we are so grateful to have found such an amazing couple to capture our special day.
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    Taylor Sent on 03/26/2021
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    Effortless, classic and absolutely stress free!

    Chasing Light exceeded all my expectations! They were an absolute delight to work with. Russ did our engagement & wedding photos and wedding videography. Our photos came back in less than 2 weeks and our video in less than a month! From changing our wedding venue and date due to covid to helping me map out a schedule for the wedding day, everything was well organized and stress free in working with Russ. He took the reigns on getting a variety of shots, finding the perfect locations to shoot, giving direction and making them look effortless and classic. A.k.a. He made my husband and I look like models and we are usually so awkward in front of a camera. Lol. He made shooting so easy and relaxed. I will treasure my wedding photos and video forever. Chasing Light is so incredibly talented, the video was absolutely amazing work and represented our wedding day so perfectly in order to share with family and friends who were not able to come to the wedding due to the pandemic. That was a request that was high on my list, and chasing light delivered more than I could’ve asked for. If you’re debating on a wedding photographer- look no further!! Thank you for everything Russ!!
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    Beautiful work!

    BEAUTIFUL WORK! We are so thankful for Russ and Clara, who stuck with us through planning a wedding during the pandemic. The photos turned out beautiful, and I love how many detail shots we got (because the day flies by and you just don’t have enough time to soak up the little things like cursive names on the plates and twinkling lights on the trees). I love that we can look back and appreciate all of the hard work we put into our wedding. The tone, the colors, all turned out the way we wanted as well, and are very happy with how classic our photos turned out! This couple is talented, kind, and professional. My only mistake? Not giving them enough time to get group photos (of the bridal party and family), I wish I would have scheduled everything for an hour earlier, so do yourself a favor and take my advice! If it means starting hair at 7 am instead of 8 am, it’s worth it, I promise!
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    Megan Sent on 02/06/2021
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    Best Photo/Video Team Ever!

    Chasing Light were literally a dream to work with from start to finish. We interviewed several photographers and they instantly felt like the right fit for my Husband and I. They were flexible in rescheduling our engagement shoot when the pandemic hit and the location we ended up choosing together was perfect when our original location ended up closing. They answered every one of my seemingly endless questions and helped put together the perfect day of timeline. The entire bridal party felt so comfortable and well lead on our Wedding day. They gave direction well and kept us on track while laughing right along side us during some of our shenanigans. The photos themselves captured my Husband and I perfectly and was an excellent representation of our big day. We received amazing quality and quantity of photos just 10 days after our wedding which took place right around Christmas time which was such a pleasant surprise!! And the video was the icing on the cake! It’s the one thing I wouldn’t go without and will recommend to all of my friends getting married in the future. The music selection for the audio was perfect, it was just the right length and captured all of the best moments! The quality and variety of shots in our video went beyond my expectations! Seriously having Chasing Light capture our big day was the best decision ever and I will be recommending them to all my friends and family and hope to work with them again in the future!
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    Katie Sent on 01/29/2021
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    Amazing team!

    Russ and Clara were wonderful to work with! From the time we booked with them, to our engagement photos, to changing venues due to the pandemic, they worked graciously with us throughout the entire process! They were so fun to work with the day of and out photos/ video turned our perfect! I would highly recommend!
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    Annie Sent on 01/23/2021
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    Amazing Elopement Photoshoot

    Had a great time doing an elopement destination shoot with Russ in Big Sur. The photos came out super amazing and we will cherish these photos forever. Russ helped guide us on how to pose and gave us tips on what looks good on camera.

    What is also unique about him is that in addition to digital photos, he takes photos on film as well.

    We are overall super pleased with all of our photos. We also super appreciate him driving all the way from SD to Big Sur to do the photoshoot at no extra cost. We definitely recommend him!
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    An amazing adventure in the time of Corona

    The hype is real! If you are on the fence about hiring Russ, do not hesitate and you will not be disappointed. Since we ended up canceling our wedding because of the pandemic, we ended up asking him if we can hire him for an elopement video and photo session on the date of our original wedding, to which he heartily agreed to do. In the end, we ended up having no regrets and had an incredible adventure with Russ driving up and down the coast in an event that lasted almost two days. Russ had worked so hard, planning every single stop, incorporating our own story in every photo and even included our dog in some of the shots. Initially, we had felt so disheartened that we wouldn't be able to spend the day with our family and loved ones on our special day, but honestly, after spending those two days with Russ (and seeing the final photos and video), we decided that, given the circumstances, we wouldn't have had it any other way. We are so incredibly happy with the end result of the photos and especially the video - I could not recommend Russ enough, as a talented photo videographer, but also just as a compassionate, kind human being. If you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond for amazing photos, look no further than Chasing Light!
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    Best Wedding Photo and Video Combo

    I am in awe of how incredible our wedding photos turned out! Clara and Russ captured the most incredible details that had me in laughing and crying all over again. The most perfect moments were captured and it was so great to be able to relive these moments. Clara and Russ made us feel so comfortable and made the photos fun. The video we got from Russ was so incredible, all my family and friends could not stop commenting on how clear/crisp the video was. It was truly beautiful and you could feel the emotions through the video. We are so lucky Clara and Russ were a part of our day and making it special!
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    Awesome Company! Book them now!!

    Honestly do not look any further! These guys (and gal) are amazing to work with! There photos and videos bring you back to all the feels you and your husband had that day at that EXACT moment in time! They are so easy to work with, so helpful, and so friendly!! Also their pricing is so competitive and if you give them your budget my experience was they did everything in their power to get you what you want in your budget, which not a lot of people did! I can’t wait to use them again for another special occasion!!
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    highly recommend

    For the first time in my life, I am writing comment to share my experience. I do want to share this time because Chasing Light is amaaazing!!! I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about Russ and Clara! I had sooo many version of plans but Russ was continually supporting and helping - we even changed the shooting locations two days before the elopement date due to the weather. Russ and Clara made us, who don't know where to put hands in front of cameras, feel so comfortable and relaxed during the shoot. The most important thing is that Russ is super good at chasing the light! In the raw footage, the light of the video is already stunning!!! We can't wait to see our video/photos!!!! Could not recommend enough! You won’t be disappointed :)
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    Kelly Sent on 10/30/2020
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    I cannot recommend Chasing Light enough!

    I cannot recommend Chasing Light enough! My now husband and I have always felt awkward in front of the camera, but Russ made the whole process feel natural. We still can’t believe how gorgeous the pictures are. They really captured the feeling of our big day. Also, they got our pictures to us in less than two weeks after the wedding, which is beyond amazing. Pictures are one of the most important parts of your wedding and you can trust Chasing Light to capture your day perfectly.
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    Celine Sent on 10/28/2020
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    Absolutely amazing and the proof is in the pudding!

    Russ and Clara are a dream team! Russ did my engagement photos which came out AMAZING and Clara did my wedding photos while Russ video-graphed my wedding and everything came out perfect. The quality of the photos that I recieved are indescribable and truly captured all the moments of my wedding. I will have these for my whole life and I know I made the right choice choosing them for these photos! They are extremely professional, hard working, amazing individuals and as a team they are unstoppable. They worked quickly and efficiently to maximize the use of the property and the lighting to give me the best photos I could have ever hoped for. You cannot go wrong with this dream team.
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    Bill Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Engagement

    Wow!! The pictures we received are priceless! Russ is amazing - highly recommend!! I will not trust anyone else to do our wedding!
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    Truly the best experience we’ve had!

    We are over the moon happy working with Chasing Light! A beautiful family based company that actually cares and goes above and beyond for their clients! They are truly the best! Will definitely be booking through them for all future photos / video! Thank you chasing light!
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    The most amazing photos and video!!!

    Could not recommend enough! We were in such a bind with Covid. We had no idea what, when, or how to shoot. Russ and Clara were understanding, flexible, and managed to make our last minute elopement look like the wedding of our dreams. Our shots and video are breathtaking. We could not recommend them enough!!! You won’t be disappointed ;).
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    Epic photography and videography!

    We absolutey loved working with them! They made everything so easy and fun. Their professionalism and their work are outstanding. I truly can't say enough amazing things about our photos and wedding video. I can't stop looking at the pictures and watching the video!
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    Best Decision Ever!

    We decided to hire Chasing Light after seeing the rave reviews and looking through their previous work (all of which is incredible). Their style and vibe was exactly what I was looking for. Little did I know that would be the understatement of the year. Our engagement photos were stunning and I had no idea it could get better, until today. We received our wedding photos and my jaw is on the floor. They captured the magic of our wedding day in still photos, which I didn't even know was possible. On the day of, Russ and Clara were so amazing. They were so calm and helped us relax and have so much fun, all while getting stunning, magazine worthy photos. I want to do it all over again, purely so we can work with you again and get more amazing photos :) We also had them shoot our wedding video and it’s amazing. It felt like we were right back to our wedding day, all of those feelings and emotions came flooding back when watching it. It’s amazing to have “live” memories to look back on! Thank you for being a part of our special day and giving us the most amazing memories we will look back on and cherish for a lifetime!
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    Tonya Sent on 09/05/2020
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    Amazing!

    I could go on for days about how amazing chasing light is! Neither my husband or I have ever been shot professionally so we were both sort of nervous for our engagement shoot. Russ directed us so well and it went so smoothly that we got comfortable really fast! Our engagement pictures came out so amazing that I was not an ounce nervous for how our photos would turn out from our big day. We got married on July 10th and things were constantly changing on us because of the pandemic. Chasing light was so understanding and professional. They held another date for us when we thought we might have to postpone and it was never an issue or added stress with them. We got our pictures back a couple weeks ago and I am absolutely in love. I could not have asked for anything better. This week we got our video back and I couldn't be happier. I smiled and cried as we got to relive such a special day. They captured our day perfectly and I am so happy that we booked them. If you are looking for a photographer/videographer, look no further. I promise you will not be disappointed!
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    Joshua Tree Elopement

    We will forever be able to cherish our wedding day, thanks to Chasing Light. Their work speaks for itself. I chose them based on solely their work. They captured every single moment ever so magically. I cannot be any happier with the overall outcome. Every shot seemed so organic and natural. You can feel every bit of emotion by just staring at the photo. On the other hand, the people behind these majestic photos and videos are just quite simply awesome. They are the kind of people you would want to spend your special day with, supporting you, backing you up, and rooting you on! Thank you so much.
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    Jenine Sent on 06/17/2020
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    They know what they’re doing!

    Russel and Clara were so easy to work with. They definitely know how to make you feel at ease in a beautiful but considerably stressful period through wedding planning. They really know what they are doing! Our engagement and wedding photos were absolutely stunning and everyone still talks about our wedding video to this day.
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    Will hire for two weddings

    Russ and Clara are AMAZING!! Not only were our engagement pictures beautiful, but after having to postpone our wedding a few times due to COVID-19, we decided to elope. Russ and Clara were wonderful enough to capture our very special day (following social distancing of course). Not only are they talented, they were also very helpful during our big day, by helping us with our German Shepard, making sure we still had our first dance and were our witness. We are excited to have them shoot our “large” wedding when the times comes! We highly recommend this power couple!!!
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    Vivian Sent on 05/28/2020
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    No light, No problem

    So far my fiance and I have only had an engagement session with Russ, but it was great! We live in Northern California so we tried to schedule him on kind of short notice while we were visiting Southern California and he was nice enough to accommodate us. He was hesitant at first because the day was overcast and gave us the chance to change our session if we wanted to, but we had no other plans to visit SoCal in the near future. Despite the fact that we were not "Chasing Light" due to the weather, our photos came out really great! He was very nice, very clear with direction (for those of us that don't know what the F we are doing), funny, personable and had that all-around chill SoCal vibe with some serious style (awesome hat!). I'm looking forward to the team capturing our wedding photo/video in August if it still happens amidst this pandemic!
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    Ana R. Sent on 05/27/2020
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    Best Wedding Investment

    I am so glad that we had Russ and Clara from Chasing light on our team for our wedding. Despite all the covid-19 obstacles we had to dodge, we were able to make our wedding day a possibility. When our other vendors disappeared, Chasing Light continued to call us and make plans and have creative ideas to keep our original wedding date. It was refreshing and fun to work with them. They were the cheerleaders we never knew we would need on our wedding day. If I ever need another photographer and videographer, I would definitely choose them again. Thank you!
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    Andrea Sent on 04/08/2020
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    BEYOND HAPPY w/our Engagement shoot, Wedding pictures & Video!

    WOW! My heart bursts with excitement just writing this review, because Chasing Light (Russ, Clara, and their assistant) added so much more to our wedding day than just photography and video. Their talent, attention to detail, strong yet kind demeanor helped lead and set the tone on our wedding day. They captured our engagement shoot, our wedding pictures and our wedding video. I have received all of the above and my husband and I are extremely pleased and thankful for their work and all of the sweet moments captured. These pictures and video are not just a package we purchased, but these are memories, moments of joy, smiles, tears, and a day of bliss that cannot be recreated.

    This is why I believe that choosing your Photography and Video Team (YES YOU NEED A VIDEO ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, DON'T OVERTHINK IT) is one of the top 2 priorities in booking for your wedding day. I say these things as a bride who had a budget and did my best to stick to it, but one thing I was told over and over by married couples was their regret in not spending a little more on their photographer and videographer (or that they skipped out on a video). I have NO REGRETS! I l literally teared up and maybe ugly cried the moment I hit play on our highlight video. I am happy and at peace knowing that I have beautiful memories to look back on in the years to come even when some details fade away.

    Chasing Light, Russ and Clara, we are honored and we thank you for your time, your talents and giving us your best on our wedding day! All our best, The Barts.
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    Best vendor of our entire wedding!

    Chasing Light was the HIGHLIGHT of our wedding! We have the most amazing pictures and video from not only our wedding but engagement shoot as well. We didn’t know what to do for our engagement photos and Russ took us on a tour throughout Balboa park to multiple different locations allowing to have a wide variety of pictures and locations. For our wedding, they were able to work with a strict timeline to capture the day in the best possible light. Russ is great at directing people that are in the shot and those unwanted bystanders out of the background without being rude or awkward to all parties. Russ is someone who is very passionate about making sure your day is truly special. His drone shots are amazing! Thank you Chasing Light for making our day perfect!
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    Blown away!

    Russ and Clara are simply amazing. They go above and beyond what's expected of them as photographers/videographers. Not only did they make us feel extremely comfortable (we're not avid picture takers) but they captured the wedding, the vibe, and our love perfectly! On top of all that, they're such awesome people. You'll feel so relaxed around them and they're true professionals. Russ was the one who put my veil in perfectly when no one else knew how.

    The video they created is especially incredible. I've watched it several times over and am obsessed. It really captures the whole day and the feeling of that day in 7 minutes, which is the PERFECT length.

    On top of the great photos and amazing video, they got it all back to us in a crazy amount of time. It was around 10 days for the photos and 3 weeks for the video. I have friends who wait MONTHS for their photos/video. I am just blown away.

    We already recommended Russ and Clara to two of our other friends getting married. You sincerely won't be disappointed, I promise!
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    Lauren Sent on 04/03/2020
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    The Perfect Way to Capture The Day!

    Thank you so much to Russ/Chasing Light for surpassing every expectation on our wedding photos! We are so amazed at how perfect they turned out! From the initial inquiry call to after the big day, it has truly been a pleasure working with Russ. His vision and talent for capturing the perfect picture turned into beautiful memories that will last a life time. You can truly see his passion for photography/videography come to life the moment you meet him and choosing Chasing Light as our wedding photographer was one of the easiest decisions!
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    Bridget Sent on 04/01/2020
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    Thank you Russ and Clara from the bottom my heart!

    I am blown away by Chasing Light! Husband and wife, Russ and Clara, are not only amazing people, but their work is breathtaking. The engagement photos, wedding photos and videography were far better than I could ever imagine. The amount of talent these two possess is insurmountable. The beauty in their work creates such an emotional component that captivated everyone who saw it. I can't stop looking at the photos and watching our wedding video. It brought tears to my eyes. These amazing memories, I cannot thank them enough for capturing and no money can give them justice. It was like Russ knew exactly what I envisioned and make it ten times better. From the very beginning with our engagement photos, Russ put both my shy husband and my shy self at ease and coached us through every step of the way. We enjoyed every minute of it and by the time our wedding photos came along we could be natural and live in the moment. I highly recommend doing the entire package with them and letting them lead the way. Trust in their talent and I promise you won’t be disappointed. Everyone who has seen the photos and came to our wedding cannot stop taking about them and how they want to contact them for future events.
    Thank you, Russ and Clara, for making our day so special and giving us the precious memories we will have forever! We think so highly of you and appreciate all the hard work, kindness, laughter and your guidance! We will definitely be recommending you to everyone we know! Best wishes!!
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    Desirea Sent on 03/26/2020
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    Amazing Husband and Wife Duo!

    I honestly cannot say enough great things about Chasing Light! Russ and his wife Clara are an amazing team. They are both so kind and down to earth and you can tell how much they care about each couple they work with as well as their artistry. They communicated with us every step of the way and were very open and flexible—which I love. First of all the photography style was exactly what I had imagined for my engagement shoot as well as my wedding—dark and moody with an equal amount of romance. Clara is so sweet and made my husband and I feel comfortable, and helped us treat the moment like there was no one else around but the two of us. The videography was equally as beautiful and really took me back to my wedding in such a special way. Russ’ cinematic eye captured every intimate moment of our wedding. I remember being upset about the possibility of rain and he made me feel so much better explaining how the cloud cover would make for good lighting and beautiful pictures—he was absolutely right. On top of this, Clara and Russ have a good sense of humor. My husband and I can be a little goofy especially when we get nervous, but the was more than patient with the two of us. I can rave on and on about Chasing Light, but in all they were honestly a joy and a blessing to work with. I cannot recommend them enough.
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    Samantha Sent on 03/01/2020
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    Book them ASAP!

    I booked with Chasing Light for my wedding in Temecula in August 2020 and am SO HAPPY with that decision. The package we chose includes engagement photos, and photos/highlight video at our wedding, and was very reasonably priced for the quality of their work. We had the engagement photo shoot last weekend - Russ made us feel comfortable, was very motivating, and just a great guy! He got back to us with the edited versions within a week and we are blown away! He has a fantastic eye and finds the perfect light. We can't say enough great things about Chasing Light and look forward to working with Russ again in August!
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    Brittany Sent on 02/27/2020
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    Amazing work!

    We are so happy with the way our pictures and our video turned out! Chasing Light team went above and beyond and we are so happy with not only how everything turned out but also with their service. We went back and forth through emails on things we wanted specifically and they were so attentive and so helpful without hesitation. They both have such a great eye and their work is just stunning. You won’t be disappointed hiring them! 
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    Ashley Sent on 02/15/2020
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    Great wedding video and photography!

    We loved working with Russ and Clara! They are a fantastic husband and wife duo for photography and video. Both are exceptionally kind and fun to work with, and we were so glad to have them with us on our wedding day.

    They are highly artistic and we were thrilled with their style, quality, and turnaround speed for our photos and video. Russ got the most incredible drone footage for the video, and we couldn't be happier. Clara is so highly skilled at photography and captured moments that were so real and true to us as a couple. The photos and video were beyond anything we could have imagined and we can't stop looking at the photos and watching the video.

    We can't thank them enough for capturing our day so beautifully. If you are considering any photography or video we highly recommend Russ and Clara!
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    Julia Sent on 02/07/2020
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    Couldn't Be Happier!

    I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about the Chasing Light team and the wedding photos and videos they provided! First, they were so flexible and communicative with me coming from out of state and clearly wanted the video and pictures to be what I wanted to capture (rather than what they may have wanted to put on social media or in a portfolio). They gave such clear directions the day of, walking me and everyone else through the schedule and what we were doing next. I didn't have to think at all on the big day! I got the package with the engagement session too which I would highly recommend because you get used to how the photo process goes (especially helpful if you're as awkward as me), introduce you to the photographer (we had Alex), and we ended up with such gorgeous photos! On the wedding day, the videographer and photographer (Alex & Vance) were unobtrusive but always available, catching every little moment. What was super important to me was authentic, genuine moments which they got! They were super accomodating too with trying to get to particular locations that I wanted. I recieved my complete collection of edited photos online within 2 weeks and my 7+ minute video in a month. This was so much quicker than anyone else I've heard of! My only problem was that there were actually too many good photos to choose from which made picking ones to print a challenge. I seriously can't stop looking at my pictures and watching my video over and over again. I've gotten so many compliments too. It couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you so much Russ, Alex, and Vance for all of your help! You were all so helpful, respectful, available, and just a joy to work with! I would recommend you in a heartbeat!
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    Ashlie Sent on 02/04/2020
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    You need Chasing Light for your Engagement/Wedding!

    There are not enough words in the world to describe how wonderful it was to work with Russ, Alex and Vance. They are all so easy to work with and really get amazing shots. We had Russ for our engagement session and then we had Alex & Vance for photos/video the day of wedding. Every photo was beautiful and the wedding video just perfectly captured how joyous and beautiful our wedding day was - everyone I've shown has cried their eyes out over the video haha. I hope to be able to work with them again someday, they are truly amazing and so talented. We are forever grateful for our memories being captured by you all thank you so much!
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    Kelsey Sent on 02/02/2020
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    Chasing Light captures the moment!

    Chasing Light captures everything and more - we have photos and video that truly allow us to relive the best day of our lives. They make sure everything is perfect!! I would not recommend anyone else! We are so happy we chose them to take photos for our wedding!
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    Chris Sent on 11/28/2019
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    Captured the Best Moments!

    Chasing Light Photography did an amazing job with both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding celebration! Russ was able to direct the various bridal groups, family, and friends to get a memorable array of photos. And the final photos are everything we could have hoped for. Thank you Russ for capturing the special moments of our wedding night.
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    Erica Sent on 05/09/2019
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    Very fun and easy to work with

    We love these guys! They are amazing and everyone loves our photos so much. They are very dedicated to getting beautiful photos.
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    Crystal Sent on 04/20/2019
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    Amazing photographer!!

    Words cannot express how grateful my husband and I are with our experience with Russ and his wife. They were very kind and humble people that made the experience fun! Russ is very particular with the lighting which made all our photos come out phenomenal. We are really happy with our engagement photos, wedding photos and our video. Thank you Russ for great work! Look no further and HIRE HIM now!
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    Emily Sent on 03/18/2019
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    Fabulous!!

    Russell was awesome from the very beginning! His response time was great and his professionalism is even better. When we took our engagement photos his partner Alex was the shooter and he is great too! The day of the wedding, Russell was the most relaxed and laid back guy we’ve met! He worked on a schedule and didn’t rush any of us who were behind. He scoped out the entire property to look for the best spots to take our photos! He knew all the poses for us before hand and asked if we wanted anything in particular. We got our photos back about a week later and they were PHENOMENAL. The pictures were so much more than my husband and I could have hoped for.
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    Kristen Sent on 02/26/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!

    Such an incredible experience working with them!! They helped make everything amazing!
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