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• Jennifer Sent on 01/10/2017
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  We were referred to CTL by a friend - I saw her engagement pictures and I was blown away by how natural and romantic they turned out. My fiancé and I met with Sammy at a nearby coffee shop in Fullerton. He was so considerate, and asked us for out coffee orders ahead of time, so we could have drinks as soon as we sat down. That alone spoke miles of his character - he truly cares about making his clients feel comfortable and valued. Right away, Sammy made us feel comfortable, and he did not pressure us at all. There are so many choices when it comes to hiring vendors for your wedding, and so much competition, but Sammy did not make it feel like he was selling himself to us. He spoke so passionately about photography, love, and family - that is what really sold me (2nd to his amazing portfolio, of course). Engagement Shoot - Sammy made us feel so comfortable and he made the process light and easy. He was so engrossed in the process, it made us forget about our surroundings and we were able to laugh comfortably and have fun. He made me feel beautiful! When we got our photos back, we were so satisfied! I couldn't wait for the wedding. Wedding Day Photos - The wedding day, as most wedding days are, was hectic and stressful and I was a ball of anxiety. But Sammy was on time, professional, and courteous. We were rushed, but he still managed to get all the photos I asked for. Sammy and his team were discrete and did not disrupt the ceremony, the speeches, dances, etc. The day flew by, and then we received our photos between 8 and 12 weeks as promised (I think it was around 9 weeks). We were absolutely blown away by the wedding photos, they were exactly what we wanted. I was amazed at how beautifully Sammy captured our special day.

  We were referred to CTL by a friend - I saw her engagement pictures and I was blown away by how natural and romantic they turned out. My fiancé and I met with Sammy at a nearby coffee shop in Fullerton. He was so considerate, and asked us for out coffee orders ahead of time, so we could have drinks as soon as we sat down. That alone spoke miles of his character - he truly cares about making his clients feel comfortable and valued. Right away, Sammy made us feel comfortable, and he did not pressure us at all. There are so many choices when it comes to hiring vendors for your wedding, and so much competition, but Sammy did not make it feel like he was selling himself to us. He spoke so passionately about photography, love, and family - that is what really sold me (2nd to his amazing portfolio, of course). Engagement Shoot - Sammy made us feel so comfortable and he made the process light and easy. He was so engrossed in the process, it made us forget about our surroundings and we were able to laugh comfortably and have fun. He made me feel beautiful! When we got our photos back, we were so satisfied! I couldn't wait for the wedding. Wedding Day Photos - The wedding day, as most wedding days are, was hectic and stressful and I was a ball of anxiety. But Sammy was on time, professional, and courteous. We were rushed, but he still managed to get all the photos I asked for. Sammy and his team were discrete and did not disrupt the ceremony, the speeches, dances, etc. The day flew by, and then we received our photos between 8 and 12 weeks as promised (I think it was around 9 weeks). We were absolutely blown away by the wedding photos, they were exactly what we wanted. I was amazed at how beautifully Sammy captured our special day.
• Lauren Sent on 12/18/2015
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  It's hard to put into words how awesome Closer to Love Photography is!!!! Since the very first day I contacted them inquiring of their wedding packages to now, after they have photographed my engagement session and wedding, they have been so easy to work with, fun, professional, helpful and kind. I chose Closer to Love Photography because after looking at their work I realized that there was no one I could better trust to photograph one of the most important days of my life. I noticed that their work was consistent, beautiful, and truly captured the unique feeling/emotion of each couples day. I just received my wedding album from them this week and it brought me to tears! I am so so very thankful I chose them as my wedding photographer!!! The photographs they have taken of me and my husband and our wedding day are PRICELESS. They perfectly capture every little moment that you don't want to forget, and bring the whole day to life again! I am overjoyed with how beautiful and timeless the photographs are. When I first considered hiring them I was torn because they were a little out of my budget. I did anyhow and looking back, after seeing the way they captured my engagement session and wedding, I would pay double. It is so worth it. The love, joy, and emotion they captured is incredible. I can't say enough how highly I recommend them to photograph your wedding!! They are truly talented and amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you CTL!!!!

  It's hard to put into words how awesome Closer to Love Photography is!!!! Since the very first day I contacted them inquiring of their wedding packages to now, after they have photographed my engagement session and wedding, they have been so easy to work with, fun, professional, helpful and kind. I chose Closer to Love Photography because after looking at their work I realized that there was no one I could better trust to photograph one of the most important days of my life. I noticed that their work was consistent, beautiful, and truly captured the unique feeling/emotion of each couples day. I just received my wedding album from them this week and it brought me to tears! I am so so very thankful I chose them as my wedding photographer!!! The photographs they have taken of me and my husband and our wedding day are PRICELESS. They perfectly capture every little moment that you don't want to forget, and bring the whole day to life again! I am overjoyed with how beautiful and timeless the photographs are. When I first considered hiring them I was torn because they were a little out of my budget. I did anyhow and looking back, after seeing the way they captured my engagement session and wedding, I would pay double. It is so worth it. The love, joy, and emotion they captured is incredible. I can't say enough how highly I recommend them to photograph your wedding!! They are truly talented and amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you CTL!!!!
• Irene Sent on 08/25/2015
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  My husband and I met Sammy 3 years ago when he photographed my sister in law's engagement session. I was so impressed by his sweet and charismatic personality and the way he interacted with the couple but I was even more blown away by how well he captured the moments even more beautifully than I had seen in person! I knew then that I wanted him to be the one to capture my big day as well.
  From the first initial meeting until the day of the wedding, Sammy was an absolute pleasure to work with. Being in front of the lens can be a scary thing and my husband and I were so nervous the day of our engagement session. But Sammy made us feel so comfortable, and confident like no one else was around. The day ended up being such a blast for all three of us and we couldn't be happier and in a better mood the whole time and even afterwards. Needless to say, the photos came out so incredibly beautiful and even better than I had ever imagined.
  Anyone that's been married knows how quickly the Big Day approaches and that it goes by in the blink of an eye. Sammy was so thoughtful when he pulled me aside right before the "First look," and reminded me to embrace and treasure every moment of the night and to have fun and enjoy it. That was probably one of the best advice I was given that entire day and it is just one of the ways that Sammy shows his clients how much he cares. You can be confident that he will be there to capture every moment so that you can be ease free and enjoy your Big Day the way you deserve!
  I can go on and on about Sammy and Closer to Love. He is not only one of the most talented professionals we've ever come across but he has the most genuine, sweet and loving personalities and is so passionate for what he does. We would recommend him to any and every couple out there not only looking for beautiful and timeless photographs but an experience that you'll treasure and be proud to truly call the "Best Day Ever!"

  My husband and I met Sammy 3 years ago when he photographed my sister in law's engagement session. I was so impressed by his sweet and charismatic personality and the way he interacted with the couple but I was even more blown away by how well he captured the moments even more beautifully than I had seen in person! I knew then that I wanted him to be the one to capture my big day as well.
  From the first initial meeting until the day of the wedding, Sammy was an absolute pleasure to work with. Being in front of the lens can be a scary thing and my husband and I were so nervous the day of our engagement session. But Sammy made us feel so comfortable, and confident like no one else was around. The day ended up being such a blast for all three of us and we couldn't be happier and in a better mood the whole time and even afterwards. Needless to say, the photos came out so incredibly beautiful and even better than I had ever imagined.
  Anyone that's been married knows how quickly the Big Day approaches and that it goes by in the blink of an eye. Sammy was so thoughtful when he pulled me aside right before the "First look," and reminded me to embrace and treasure every moment of the night and to have fun and enjoy it. That was probably one of the best advice I was given that entire day and it is just one of the ways that Sammy shows his clients how much he cares. You can be confident that he will be there to capture every moment so that you can be ease free and enjoy your Big Day the way you deserve!
  I can go on and on about Sammy and Closer to Love. He is not only one of the most talented professionals we've ever come across but he has the most genuine, sweet and loving personalities and is so passionate for what he does. We would recommend him to any and every couple out there not only looking for beautiful and timeless photographs but an experience that you'll treasure and be proud to truly call the "Best Day Ever!"
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  User2483777 Sent on 12/28/2015
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  I love every images that Sammy took for my engagement and wedding!!!
  He is super easy to work with, professional and kind. His photography style is so beautiful and timeless, the color is so vibrant but not too sharp/HDR. He is really good at creating the moment, he won't ask you to do awkward poses. Most importantly, girls captured in his lens all look very pretty. Highly recommended!

  I love every images that Sammy took for my engagement and wedding!!!
  He is super easy to work with, professional and kind. His photography style is so beautiful and timeless, the color is so vibrant but not too sharp/HDR. He is really good at creating the moment, he won't ask you to do awkward poses. Most importantly, girls captured in his lens all look very pretty. Highly recommended!
• Diana Sent on 05/22/2015
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  Sammy really knows how to make everything seem so easy. My fiance and I always feel so awkward and fake whenever we take pictures, so we were so nervous when it came to a whole day dedicated to just that. After meeting Sammy, however, he put us at such ease that we didn't feel self-conscious about ourselves. We actually had lots of fun and he captured such great shots. Being a photographer myself, I had all these dream images pictured in my mind, and he captured them perfectly! He went above and beyond..we went hiking in the desert, climbed boulders, and woke up early for the morning sunrise at the beach the next morning. Photos are forever, and we are so grateful to have Sammy be the mastermind behind our dream images. Thanks again!

  Sammy really knows how to make everything seem so easy. My fiance and I always feel so awkward and fake whenever we take pictures, so we were so nervous when it came to a whole day dedicated to just that. After meeting Sammy, however, he put us at such ease that we didn't feel self-conscious about ourselves. We actually had lots of fun and he captured such great shots. Being a photographer myself, I had all these dream images pictured in my mind, and he captured them perfectly! He went above and beyond..we went hiking in the desert, climbed boulders, and woke up early for the morning sunrise at the beach the next morning. Photos are forever, and we are so grateful to have Sammy be the mastermind behind our dream images. Thanks again!
• Geanina Sent on 03/10/2014
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  "A memory is only as good as the photographs"
  
  You only have so many times in your adult life where you can howl at the moon. Your wedding is one of those few occasions. Closer To Love was a must have for our wedding. I have admired their work they had done for other weddings for so long and was so excited to have them shoot our engagement and wedding. They even surpassed my high expectations I already had.
  
  Sammy was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very friendly and very humble. He was very helpful on how to pose, where the best locations were, and the results were incredible. Oh, and he worked great with my husband who doesn’t really like taking pictures and got him to completely participate. This really made me feel at ease with our wedding day. They were there early and ready to rock. They work very hard the entire time capturing every moment, every teardrop, every detail, and every person. They worked great with everybody and the quality of their work speaks for itself.
  
  The entire set was natural and beautiful. My husband and I remembered the morning of the ceremony in a blur but after seeing the photos, all of the feelings came back, this time in full color. It really does help to see things from an outside perspective and it takes an enormous amount of trust in the person capturing those moments for you to do them justice.
  
  Choosing Closer To Love as our wedding photographers was by far the best decision for our wedding.
  

  "A memory is only as good as the photographs"
  
  You only have so many times in your adult life where you can howl at the moon. Your wedding is one of those few occasions. Closer To Love was a must have for our wedding. I have admired their work they had done for other weddings for so long and was so excited to have them shoot our engagement and wedding. They even surpassed my high expectations I already had.
  
  Sammy was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very friendly and very humble. He was very helpful on how to pose, where the best locations were, and the results were incredible. Oh, and he worked great with my husband who doesn’t really like taking pictures and got him to completely participate. This really made me feel at ease with our wedding day. They were there early and ready to rock. They work very hard the entire time capturing every moment, every teardrop, every detail, and every person. They worked great with everybody and the quality of their work speaks for itself.
  
  The entire set was natural and beautiful. My husband and I remembered the morning of the ceremony in a blur but after seeing the photos, all of the feelings came back, this time in full color. It really does help to see things from an outside perspective and it takes an enormous amount of trust in the person capturing those moments for you to do them justice.
  
  Choosing Closer To Love as our wedding photographers was by far the best decision for our wedding.
  
• Brittany Sent on 03/31/2014
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  I remember starting to plan for our wedding and everybody telling me that hiring a good Photographer is the most important thing. I couldn't agree more and I couldn't have been more pleased with our decision to hire Closer to Love Photography to document our big day.
  I found Closer to Love through a Style Me Pretty blog and decided to go to their home studio for a consultation. I knew within the first few minutes of sitting down with Sammy, while sipping one of his wife's wonderful Latte's, that Closer to Love was the perfect choice. It was an instant connection and I felt like I was sitting with a long lost friend of mine. The passion Sammy has for what he does paired with some of the most timeless, romantic and amazing photographs I have ever seen made Closer to Love something special.
  I couldn't wait to take our engagement pictures! We decided that a baseball field and a second location on the beach would be the perfect setting. The day was so much fun, it felt more like hanging out with a friend more than anything. When our pictures came back I was in absolute awe and couldn't wait until Sammy photographed our wedding.
  A week before our wedding I confirmed some "important photographs" that I wanted and left the rest to Sammy and his expertise. When Sammy arrived at my bridal suite the day of the wedding he brought a sense of calmness with him that put me at ease. The rest of our day was an absolute dream come true and went by without a hitch. As I woke up the next morning I was trying so hard to remember certain moments and relive the day, it was as if it was all a dream.
  My dream soon became a reality when we received our breathtaking wedding photographs back from Closer to Love. They were nothing short of perfection. The details and raw emotional moments that were captured still bring tears to my eyes every time I see them. We cannot thank Closer to Love Photography enough for playing such an important role in helping to document the best day of our lives.

  I remember starting to plan for our wedding and everybody telling me that hiring a good Photographer is the most important thing. I couldn't agree more and I couldn't have been more pleased with our decision to hire Closer to Love Photography to document our big day.
  I found Closer to Love through a Style Me Pretty blog and decided to go to their home studio for a consultation. I knew within the first few minutes of sitting down with Sammy, while sipping one of his wife's wonderful Latte's, that Closer to Love was the perfect choice. It was an instant connection and I felt like I was sitting with a long lost friend of mine. The passion Sammy has for what he does paired with some of the most timeless, romantic and amazing photographs I have ever seen made Closer to Love something special.
  I couldn't wait to take our engagement pictures! We decided that a baseball field and a second location on the beach would be the perfect setting. The day was so much fun, it felt more like hanging out with a friend more than anything. When our pictures came back I was in absolute awe and couldn't wait until Sammy photographed our wedding.
  A week before our wedding I confirmed some "important photographs" that I wanted and left the rest to Sammy and his expertise. When Sammy arrived at my bridal suite the day of the wedding he brought a sense of calmness with him that put me at ease. The rest of our day was an absolute dream come true and went by without a hitch. As I woke up the next morning I was trying so hard to remember certain moments and relive the day, it was as if it was all a dream.
  My dream soon became a reality when we received our breathtaking wedding photographs back from Closer to Love. They were nothing short of perfection. The details and raw emotional moments that were captured still bring tears to my eyes every time I see them. We cannot thank Closer to Love Photography enough for playing such an important role in helping to document the best day of our lives.
• Latisha Sent on 06/01/2014
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  I wanted to write a review about Closer to Love Photography because of the excellent service that was provided to my now husband and I. When I was searching for someone to take our engagement pictures I went through tons of sites and photographers day after day. But when I got to some wedding pictures that Sammy from Closer to Love Photography took I knew we had to meet him. Sammy Cosa captured action and intimate pictures extremely well. So I immediately called Sammy and he set us up an appt to go to his office. It was a drive for us but worth every mile. Sammy welcomed us and made us feel so comfortable. He went over every detail of his contract, showed us work that he has done in the past, and made sure he knew what we were looking for in a photographer. So we went home and went over everything and called Sammy to book him before someone else did for the same day. Sammy took our engagement and wedding photos and they are amazing to say the least. He is beyond talented very professional and so is his staff. We had not ever took any professional pictures but Sammy guided us and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire shoot. During our engagement pictures it started to sprinkle but Sammy made the photos look like it was a perfect sunny day. Sammy was always on time and captured our wedding from beginning to end. I can look at the pictures and remember the day like it was yesterday. His pictures are very detailed. I would refer Sammy to any couple. He definetly deserves more than 5 stars. Our family and friends love every single picture. Sammy and his assistant Adam were a blessing to Howard and I. He truly values his company and his clients and you see it from day one. I can't thank Sammy and Adam enough for their service on our wedding day. It was worth every dime and if we had to do it all over again we wouldn't do it without Closer to Love Photography.

  I wanted to write a review about Closer to Love Photography because of the excellent service that was provided to my now husband and I. When I was searching for someone to take our engagement pictures I went through tons of sites and photographers day after day. But when I got to some wedding pictures that Sammy from Closer to Love Photography took I knew we had to meet him. Sammy Cosa captured action and intimate pictures extremely well. So I immediately called Sammy and he set us up an appt to go to his office. It was a drive for us but worth every mile. Sammy welcomed us and made us feel so comfortable. He went over every detail of his contract, showed us work that he has done in the past, and made sure he knew what we were looking for in a photographer. So we went home and went over everything and called Sammy to book him before someone else did for the same day. Sammy took our engagement and wedding photos and they are amazing to say the least. He is beyond talented very professional and so is his staff. We had not ever took any professional pictures but Sammy guided us and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire shoot. During our engagement pictures it started to sprinkle but Sammy made the photos look like it was a perfect sunny day. Sammy was always on time and captured our wedding from beginning to end. I can look at the pictures and remember the day like it was yesterday. His pictures are very detailed. I would refer Sammy to any couple. He definetly deserves more than 5 stars. Our family and friends love every single picture. Sammy and his assistant Adam were a blessing to Howard and I. He truly values his company and his clients and you see it from day one. I can't thank Sammy and Adam enough for their service on our wedding day. It was worth every dime and if we had to do it all over again we wouldn't do it without Closer to Love Photography.
• Lisa Sent on 03/13/2014
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  I am not usually one to leave reviews but i feel i needed to share my experience with Closer to Love. I had met with many photographers before deciding to go with Sammy from Closer to Love. From the moment my fiance (now husband) met with them we immediately felt comfortable and we knew they were the photographers for us. We immediately had a connection. They really took the time to talk to us and get to know us as a couple, which i might add is so rare! I am overjoyed with how our engagement and wedding shoot turned out. Everyone comments on how amazing they are and my husband and i could not have felt more comfortable being photographed than we did with Sammy. Our engagement shoot was featured in bridal musings and our wedding shoot has been featured in 2 blogs and one magazine. The photos were that good. Brides and grooms everywhere, do yourself a favor and book closer to love. They are warm, kind, professional and are truly dedicated to giving you the types of photos you and your friends will be admiring for years. They truly have an eye for capturing those extra special moments on your wedding day. I look upon some of those photos still and feel so blessed to have some of those intimate moments captured. Not all photographers have this gift. We plan for our working relationship to continue with CTL. We plan to have them photograph all of our big lifetime events. That is how truly talented they are.

  I am not usually one to leave reviews but i feel i needed to share my experience with Closer to Love. I had met with many photographers before deciding to go with Sammy from Closer to Love. From the moment my fiance (now husband) met with them we immediately felt comfortable and we knew they were the photographers for us. We immediately had a connection. They really took the time to talk to us and get to know us as a couple, which i might add is so rare! I am overjoyed with how our engagement and wedding shoot turned out. Everyone comments on how amazing they are and my husband and i could not have felt more comfortable being photographed than we did with Sammy. Our engagement shoot was featured in bridal musings and our wedding shoot has been featured in 2 blogs and one magazine. The photos were that good. Brides and grooms everywhere, do yourself a favor and book closer to love. They are warm, kind, professional and are truly dedicated to giving you the types of photos you and your friends will be admiring for years. They truly have an eye for capturing those extra special moments on your wedding day. I look upon some of those photos still and feel so blessed to have some of those intimate moments captured. Not all photographers have this gift. We plan for our working relationship to continue with CTL. We plan to have them photograph all of our big lifetime events. That is how truly talented they are.
• Michelle Sent on 01/02/2014
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  I researched Photographers for weeks and talked to many, but Closer to Love Photography stood out of all the rest! From the minute we stepped into their beautifully decorated office and were greated with homemade lattes, I knew this was the best decision I had made!
  The Cosa family were so easy to work with answering any of our questions and sharing their love for photography. They are genuine and real and wanted to actually get to know us as a newly engaged couple. We were so encouraged by them!
  We used them for both our engagment and wedding day and both went beyond our expectations! My husband and I are in no way models but Sammy made us feel so comfortable and helped us relax and just be our selves. He captured so many precious memories that we will enjoy of the rest of our lives. What I love most about Closer to love is their abilty to capture REAL moments. We never looked posed or awkward. The only direction he gave on the wedding day was to look at each other and be in love with each other!
  I would 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone and already have friends using them!

  I researched Photographers for weeks and talked to many, but Closer to Love Photography stood out of all the rest! From the minute we stepped into their beautifully decorated office and were greated with homemade lattes, I knew this was the best decision I had made!
  The Cosa family were so easy to work with answering any of our questions and sharing their love for photography. They are genuine and real and wanted to actually get to know us as a newly engaged couple. We were so encouraged by them!
  We used them for both our engagment and wedding day and both went beyond our expectations! My husband and I are in no way models but Sammy made us feel so comfortable and helped us relax and just be our selves. He captured so many precious memories that we will enjoy of the rest of our lives. What I love most about Closer to love is their abilty to capture REAL moments. We never looked posed or awkward. The only direction he gave on the wedding day was to look at each other and be in love with each other!
  I would 100% recommend them to anyone and everyone and already have friends using them!
• Stephanie Sent on 02/17/2014
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  CTL photographed my best friend’s wedding in Park City, Utah in April 2012. The photos of my friend and her husband were captured in a winter wonderland, they were absolutely magical! I couldn't wait have Sammy and CTL photograph my wedding in August 2013.
  
  I was married at a winery in Morgan Hill, California. Sammy and his colleague took some amazing shots of my husband and I, the venue, our flowers and my family and friends! In addition to our wedding, Sammy photographed our engagement session, the photos were equally stunning!
  
  Sammy was exceptionally professional, accommodating and very easy to work with. We had a last minute request at my wedding, as I found out 2 days before that my husband and I were expecting! Though early, we decided to break the news to our family in secret at the wedding, we had Sammy capture their reactions! I can't tell you how much I love these photos, maybe even more than my wedding! I am brought to tears every time I look at them and even now as I write about them! My wedding day was perfect in every way and was captured perfectly by Sammy and CTL.
  
  Thank you Sammy!
  

  CTL photographed my best friend’s wedding in Park City, Utah in April 2012. The photos of my friend and her husband were captured in a winter wonderland, they were absolutely magical! I couldn't wait have Sammy and CTL photograph my wedding in August 2013.
  
  I was married at a winery in Morgan Hill, California. Sammy and his colleague took some amazing shots of my husband and I, the venue, our flowers and my family and friends! In addition to our wedding, Sammy photographed our engagement session, the photos were equally stunning!
  
  Sammy was exceptionally professional, accommodating and very easy to work with. We had a last minute request at my wedding, as I found out 2 days before that my husband and I were expecting! Though early, we decided to break the news to our family in secret at the wedding, we had Sammy capture their reactions! I can't tell you how much I love these photos, maybe even more than my wedding! I am brought to tears every time I look at them and even now as I write about them! My wedding day was perfect in every way and was captured perfectly by Sammy and CTL.
  
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• Sara Sent on 07/24/2013
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  I used Closer to Love Photography for my engagement photos and could not have been happier with them! They came highly recommended by several friends and I am so glad we were able to use them. They are extremely helpful and really do whatever it takes to get the right shots. Sammy even fell in to the ocean (with his camera) while shooting us on a rock!

  I used Closer to Love Photography for my engagement photos and could not have been happier with them! They came highly recommended by several friends and I am so glad we were able to use them. They are extremely helpful and really do whatever it takes to get the right shots. Sammy even fell in to the ocean (with his camera) while shooting us on a rock!
• Vicky Sent on 03/04/2014
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  Even though CTL was the first and ONLY photographer my husband and I met during our search, we knew right away that we had found the perfect person and did not want to look further. The first time we met Sammy in his studio in Fullerton, we felt like there was a true connection. It was as if we were chatting with someone we had been friends with for years! We were looking for a photographer that captured images that were romantic, timeless, and effortless. Sammy proved to be all of the above and more.
  
  Sammy's very professional, easy to work with, genuine and such a great person all around. Our photos came out exceeding all of our expectations. Our wedding photos were even published on Style Me Pretty! :)

  Even though CTL was the first and ONLY photographer my husband and I met during our search, we knew right away that we had found the perfect person and did not want to look further. The first time we met Sammy in his studio in Fullerton, we felt like there was a true connection. It was as if we were chatting with someone we had been friends with for years! We were looking for a photographer that captured images that were romantic, timeless, and effortless. Sammy proved to be all of the above and more.
  
  Sammy's very professional, easy to work with, genuine and such a great person all around. Our photos came out exceeding all of our expectations. Our wedding photos were even published on Style Me Pretty! :)
• Rachel Sent on 03/11/2014
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  Five is not enough stars to give Closer to Love. Where is the 10 star button?
  
  After hours of searching online through blogs for the perfect photographer, we found Closer to Love. The quality of image, attention to detail and the ability to capture the emotion were so impressive - I knew the cost was going to be that of my first born child, but I had to inquire. Sammy responded within the hour (mind you this is late in the evening on a weekend). He was so friendly and lovely from the first exchange, and I was blown away with how responsive he was and ultimately how reasonable the prices were for the quality of work I was receiving. Immediately we set up a Skype meeting. CTL hit all cylinders - humble, super friendly, accommodating, endearing and ENTHUSIASTIC, which we LOVED! No other photographer communitcated the excitement as Sammy and Natalia. Our initial conversation felt like one between friends, not business, which set the tone for the rest of the arrangement.
  
  We had a destination wedding outside of the country. Since we were the first of this kind for CTL, one would have been worried, but Sammy and Natalia were total pros - super easy and seamless- we had nothing to worry about. They were so accommodating - not only did they shoot our wedding, but they shot all of our wedding events - the welcome party, the rehearsal dinner, the day after the wedding... they were always timely and cordial and went above and beyond. All of my guests commented throughout the experience of how friendly they were and how at times they didn't even realize they were shooting because CTL camouflaged in so well.
  
  I get chills when I think about our wedding week and CTL is the biggest part of that! Throughout it all, we felt that we were in the best of hands. Choosing them was THE BEST decision of not only our wedding, but perhaps our lives. We cannot express enough how they would be all that and more for you and your wedding. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM!

  Five is not enough stars to give Closer to Love. Where is the 10 star button?
  
  After hours of searching online through blogs for the perfect photographer, we found Closer to Love. The quality of image, attention to detail and the ability to capture the emotion were so impressive - I knew the cost was going to be that of my first born child, but I had to inquire. Sammy responded within the hour (mind you this is late in the evening on a weekend). He was so friendly and lovely from the first exchange, and I was blown away with how responsive he was and ultimately how reasonable the prices were for the quality of work I was receiving. Immediately we set up a Skype meeting. CTL hit all cylinders - humble, super friendly, accommodating, endearing and ENTHUSIASTIC, which we LOVED! No other photographer communitcated the excitement as Sammy and Natalia. Our initial conversation felt like one between friends, not business, which set the tone for the rest of the arrangement.
  
  We had a destination wedding outside of the country. Since we were the first of this kind for CTL, one would have been worried, but Sammy and Natalia were total pros - super easy and seamless- we had nothing to worry about. They were so accommodating - not only did they shoot our wedding, but they shot all of our wedding events - the welcome party, the rehearsal dinner, the day after the wedding... they were always timely and cordial and went above and beyond. All of my guests commented throughout the experience of how friendly they were and how at times they didn't even realize they were shooting because CTL camouflaged in so well.
  
  I get chills when I think about our wedding week and CTL is the biggest part of that! Throughout it all, we felt that we were in the best of hands. Choosing them was THE BEST decision of not only our wedding, but perhaps our lives. We cannot express enough how they would be all that and more for you and your wedding. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM!
• Nancy Sent on 05/15/2013
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  My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sammy Cosa. Not only is he a consummate professional with one of the most endearing personalities ever, but he is an incredibly talented and creative photographer, who has such an amazing eye for capturing beautiful things. We immediately fell in love with his work when I first spotted in numerous publications, but it wasn't until after our first meeting with him that we knew he was "the one" :) Sammy is incredibly energetic, optimistic, sweet, friendly, caring, kind-hearted, trustworthy and makes you feel incredibly comfortable, which was very important to us, as we really wanted our true personalities and love to shine through our pictures!
  
  Sammy was always super responsive and supportive throughout the entire planning process. He was incredibly accommodating with some of our requests regarding budget, the timeline of our wedding day, location changes for our e-sessions, certain shots we asked for, etc. Our engagement sessions were unbelievably beautiful and stunning - they literally brought tears to our eyes, as well as to the eyes of our close family and friends! That's a true testament of Sammy's amazing work! :)
  
  I didn't think it could get any better, but on the day of our wedding, Sammy really went above and beyond :) Along with his second shooter Brian Evans, Sammy ensured we made the most out of our beautiful venue and took pictures of us in some really unique places! They were both extremely kind and respectful to our families and guests - Sammy even carried my dress, as well as all the bridesmaid dresses, from the hotel to our car...and from the car to the venue - that's how helpful and genuinely kind he is! :) Both Sammy and Brian did a great job of making sure my husband and I didn't see each other in advance, which we also appreciated ;) They even stayed later than they needed to, just to ensure we got all the shots we wanted! I highly recommend CTL!!!

  My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sammy Cosa. Not only is he a consummate professional with one of the most endearing personalities ever, but he is an incredibly talented and creative photographer, who has such an amazing eye for capturing beautiful things. We immediately fell in love with his work when I first spotted in numerous publications, but it wasn't until after our first meeting with him that we knew he was "the one" :) Sammy is incredibly energetic, optimistic, sweet, friendly, caring, kind-hearted, trustworthy and makes you feel incredibly comfortable, which was very important to us, as we really wanted our true personalities and love to shine through our pictures!
  
  Sammy was always super responsive and supportive throughout the entire planning process. He was incredibly accommodating with some of our requests regarding budget, the timeline of our wedding day, location changes for our e-sessions, certain shots we asked for, etc. Our engagement sessions were unbelievably beautiful and stunning - they literally brought tears to our eyes, as well as to the eyes of our close family and friends! That's a true testament of Sammy's amazing work! :)
  
  I didn't think it could get any better, but on the day of our wedding, Sammy really went above and beyond :) Along with his second shooter Brian Evans, Sammy ensured we made the most out of our beautiful venue and took pictures of us in some really unique places! They were both extremely kind and respectful to our families and guests - Sammy even carried my dress, as well as all the bridesmaid dresses, from the hotel to our car...and from the car to the venue - that's how helpful and genuinely kind he is! :) Both Sammy and Brian did a great job of making sure my husband and I didn't see each other in advance, which we also appreciated ;) They even stayed later than they needed to, just to ensure we got all the shots we wanted! I highly recommend CTL!!!
• Sascha Sent on 11/26/2013
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  My husband and I were married this past April in beautiful Malibu, CA. We chose Closer to Love to capture the most memorable moments in our life- our engagement and our wedding. We were so pleased with Sammy and Natalia. They were professional, yet comfortable to be around. We had an amazing experience with them and we were so glad to have them at our sides on the day we became Mr. and Mrs. They are the best of the best and truly are amazing people who love the Lord and it was such a joy to be able to work with them.

  My husband and I were married this past April in beautiful Malibu, CA. We chose Closer to Love to capture the most memorable moments in our life- our engagement and our wedding. We were so pleased with Sammy and Natalia. They were professional, yet comfortable to be around. We had an amazing experience with them and we were so glad to have them at our sides on the day we became Mr. and Mrs. They are the best of the best and truly are amazing people who love the Lord and it was such a joy to be able to work with them.
• Arthur Sent on 12/13/2013
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  One of the best decisions my wife and I made for our wedding was having Sammy and Closer to Love capture our wedding through their photography. Like most people getting ready for their wedding, we spent countless hours browsing the internet and looking through different portfolios for photographers. There are a lot of good, talented photographers out there, but everyone capture the moments in different ways and processes them in different ways. We had worked through a wedding planner (Aquafuzion, based in Monrovia, also very awesome), so we first had looked through their preferred vendors, and it wasn't until later that I saw CTL's website. Immediately my wife and I loved the cute rustic website, and their pictures were just gorgeous.
  
  Wedding day, he was there early and ready with exactly what he needed to do. We had talked about what kind of shots we really NEEDED to have, and other than that, he made sure he got all the shots we would need. Unfortunately, Natalia wasn't able to make it, but one of his other colleagues came to fill in for her and he was great as well. Super comfortable having him there, and not once during the day did we worry about how our photos would turn out.
  
  Conclusion: photo style is very natural, rustic/vintage vibe, but with very modern editing and shot selections which make for photos that really capture a wedding perfectly. Our wedding photos on his blog were from April 14, 2013 (Arthur & Lana). He's super young, but still experienced and has obvious true talent, loving wife/husband team, and super friendly guy who is professional yet very amiable. Book them immediately.

  One of the best decisions my wife and I made for our wedding was having Sammy and Closer to Love capture our wedding through their photography. Like most people getting ready for their wedding, we spent countless hours browsing the internet and looking through different portfolios for photographers. There are a lot of good, talented photographers out there, but everyone capture the moments in different ways and processes them in different ways. We had worked through a wedding planner (Aquafuzion, based in Monrovia, also very awesome), so we first had looked through their preferred vendors, and it wasn't until later that I saw CTL's website. Immediately my wife and I loved the cute rustic website, and their pictures were just gorgeous.
  
  Wedding day, he was there early and ready with exactly what he needed to do. We had talked about what kind of shots we really NEEDED to have, and other than that, he made sure he got all the shots we would need. Unfortunately, Natalia wasn't able to make it, but one of his other colleagues came to fill in for her and he was great as well. Super comfortable having him there, and not once during the day did we worry about how our photos would turn out.
  
  Conclusion: photo style is very natural, rustic/vintage vibe, but with very modern editing and shot selections which make for photos that really capture a wedding perfectly. Our wedding photos on his blog were from April 14, 2013 (Arthur & Lana). He's super young, but still experienced and has obvious true talent, loving wife/husband team, and super friendly guy who is professional yet very amiable. Book them immediately.
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  We couldn't have chosen more talented, attentive, and accommodating photographers than Sammy and Natalia with Closer to Love Photography. We were blessed to have them photograph our engagement session and wedding day - and they were BEYOND amazing from start to finish.
  
  They captured not only the essential, emotional, and beautiful moments we hoped for - but even captured the breathtaking and timeless moments we may have never otherwise seen.
  
  We cannot praise their talent and professionalism ENOUGH.
  
  We're so grateful to have worked with them and would undoubtedly recommend them to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

  We couldn't have chosen more talented, attentive, and accommodating photographers than Sammy and Natalia with Closer to Love Photography. We were blessed to have them photograph our engagement session and wedding day - and they were BEYOND amazing from start to finish.
  
  They captured not only the essential, emotional, and beautiful moments we hoped for - but even captured the breathtaking and timeless moments we may have never otherwise seen.
  
  We cannot praise their talent and professionalism ENOUGH.
  
  We're so grateful to have worked with them and would undoubtedly recommend them to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
• Monica Sent on 07/26/2013
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  With so many photographers to choose from in Southern California, after meeting with Sammy and viewing his work, the choice was easy! And we couldn't have been happier with the choice we made! Both our engagement and wedding pictures were SOO beautifully captured, as Sammy has an eye for capturing the details that others might otherwise miss. We have heard friends who chose other vendors complain about their photos how they wish they would have invested more in their photography, since this is how all their hard work planning is best remembered. We are so thankful that we chose Closer to Love and recommend them with 110% confidence. Not only are they such talented, artistic, amazing photographers, but they will become your friends! They are so kind, caring, fun, loving...and feels like you've known them forever. I am generally a shy person, but you will feel so comfortable with them and have so much fun that you will forget there is anyone behind the camera :) Need I say more to convince you? I think not! Choose Closer to Love and I promise you you will not be disappointed!

  With so many photographers to choose from in Southern California, after meeting with Sammy and viewing his work, the choice was easy! And we couldn't have been happier with the choice we made! Both our engagement and wedding pictures were SOO beautifully captured, as Sammy has an eye for capturing the details that others might otherwise miss. We have heard friends who chose other vendors complain about their photos how they wish they would have invested more in their photography, since this is how all their hard work planning is best remembered. We are so thankful that we chose Closer to Love and recommend them with 110% confidence. Not only are they such talented, artistic, amazing photographers, but they will become your friends! They are so kind, caring, fun, loving...and feels like you've known them forever. I am generally a shy person, but you will feel so comfortable with them and have so much fun that you will forget there is anyone behind the camera :) Need I say more to convince you? I think not! Choose Closer to Love and I promise you you will not be disappointed!
• Stephanie Sent on 09/07/2013
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  We used Closer to Love Photography for our wedding and engagement photos and were very pleased! Sammy is unbelievably talented and his work is nothing short of amazing. Every photo he gave us was perfected and flawless.. like right out of a magazine! Sammy is very personable and easy to communicate with. He would answer any questions we had in a timely manner. Our wedding and engagement session took place in Arizona. We were able to fly him and his assistant in for the BIG day. They were right by our side every second of the day and captured all of our most important moments. It's unbelievable to think that when the wedding day is over, all your left with is what was captured in photos. Needless to say we wanted to make sure we booked the right person for the job.. we definitely did! We would recommend Closer to Love Photography to all of our friends and family!

  We used Closer to Love Photography for our wedding and engagement photos and were very pleased! Sammy is unbelievably talented and his work is nothing short of amazing. Every photo he gave us was perfected and flawless.. like right out of a magazine! Sammy is very personable and easy to communicate with. He would answer any questions we had in a timely manner. Our wedding and engagement session took place in Arizona. We were able to fly him and his assistant in for the BIG day. They were right by our side every second of the day and captured all of our most important moments. It's unbelievable to think that when the wedding day is over, all your left with is what was captured in photos. Needless to say we wanted to make sure we booked the right person for the job.. we definitely did! We would recommend Closer to Love Photography to all of our friends and family!
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  The whole process was very professional but very friendly all at the same time. The thing that stood out the most about CTL is the way you both treated us, very kindly and you both were very patient. We appreciate that.
  
  We were very satisfied with everything. We are glad you guys captured our special moments in our engagement and wedding photos. Love the DVD case BTW.
  
  We would recommend CTL to ANYONE especially to my best friends that are planning to get married, because it was a wonderful experience that we will never forget and CTL captured everything we could wish for and more. The style of CTL is just what we loved and you guys know what you're doing.
  
  I just want to say that you guys do such a great job in doing what you both love. Its very professional and I love that you guys were on the dot with everything. This is a very special thing that you both do and may God continue to bless you both, and Saylah through this life journey.
  

  The whole process was very professional but very friendly all at the same time. The thing that stood out the most about CTL is the way you both treated us, very kindly and you both were very patient. We appreciate that.
  
  We were very satisfied with everything. We are glad you guys captured our special moments in our engagement and wedding photos. Love the DVD case BTW.
  
  We would recommend CTL to ANYONE especially to my best friends that are planning to get married, because it was a wonderful experience that we will never forget and CTL captured everything we could wish for and more. The style of CTL is just what we loved and you guys know what you're doing.
  
  I just want to say that you guys do such a great job in doing what you both love. Its very professional and I love that you guys were on the dot with everything. This is a very special thing that you both do and may God continue to bless you both, and Saylah through this life journey.
  
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  Sammy and Natalia are an amazing husband and wife photographing team. I had been following their blog and work for a while now and knew when the time came I would go with them and I am so happy I did. They nailed it! They did such an amazing job with our pictures I love each and everyone of them, they are also very personable and made us feel very comfortable. They make sure to capture the important moments, they have a complimentary engagement session included in their package and after we saw the results we knew we picked the perfect team to capture our big day. I highly recommend them, they are extremely professional and a joy to be around. Thank you Sammy and Natalia from Closer to Love Photography!

  Sammy and Natalia are an amazing husband and wife photographing team. I had been following their blog and work for a while now and knew when the time came I would go with them and I am so happy I did. They nailed it! They did such an amazing job with our pictures I love each and everyone of them, they are also very personable and made us feel very comfortable. They make sure to capture the important moments, they have a complimentary engagement session included in their package and after we saw the results we knew we picked the perfect team to capture our big day. I highly recommend them, they are extremely professional and a joy to be around. Thank you Sammy and Natalia from Closer to Love Photography!
• Chara Sent on 01/17/2013
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  From the minute I e-mailed Sammy, to meeting him and sharing our wedding day with him, he was absolutely wonderful. His work speaks for himself, but added to that he is a complete sweetheart so it just doesn't get any better than that. Polite, professional and open to your ideas and input, we are just so glad we found him! We loved meeting him at our engagement session and his personality is so comforting that it makes it easy to take great pictures. Plus, the fact that my co-worker and my best friend both have hired him as well, pretty much is testament to how great he is. If you need anymore proof just look at his blog! His work is timeless. :)

  From the minute I e-mailed Sammy, to meeting him and sharing our wedding day with him, he was absolutely wonderful. His work speaks for himself, but added to that he is a complete sweetheart so it just doesn't get any better than that. Polite, professional and open to your ideas and input, we are just so glad we found him! We loved meeting him at our engagement session and his personality is so comforting that it makes it easy to take great pictures. Plus, the fact that my co-worker and my best friend both have hired him as well, pretty much is testament to how great he is. If you need anymore proof just look at his blog! His work is timeless. :)
• Stella Sent on 07/30/2013
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  Meeting Sammy for the first time I knew instantly that we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He was one the most genuine and kindest person we have ever met. He really takes the time to get to know each couple and gives it his all when photographing them. I loved that he was never in a rush to finish on time, our e-session was only suppose to be 2 hours or so and we ended up shooting for around 4 hours!! My husband and I still go back and look through our photos and we fall in love with them every single time!! And it's always a pleasure to see our random e-session and wedding photos pop up on pinterest pinned by other couples prepping for their big day. Not only do we think of the CTL team as our life time photographer they have become like family to us. We love them so much that since our e-session they have captured our wedding day, belly bump session and just recently my newborn son's photo session. Our family is looking forward having CTL document many more events in our lives.

  Meeting Sammy for the first time I knew instantly that we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He was one the most genuine and kindest person we have ever met. He really takes the time to get to know each couple and gives it his all when photographing them. I loved that he was never in a rush to finish on time, our e-session was only suppose to be 2 hours or so and we ended up shooting for around 4 hours!! My husband and I still go back and look through our photos and we fall in love with them every single time!! And it's always a pleasure to see our random e-session and wedding photos pop up on pinterest pinned by other couples prepping for their big day. Not only do we think of the CTL team as our life time photographer they have become like family to us. We love them so much that since our e-session they have captured our wedding day, belly bump session and just recently my newborn son's photo session. Our family is looking forward having CTL document many more events in our lives.
• Tina Sent on 10/16/2013
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  Absolutely amazing! Sammy and Natalia are beyond talented. Their love for their job shows through in everything that they do.
  When looking for a wedding photographer, I wanted the beauty of the day to show through the pictures and tell the story. Some photographers over edit, where as some photographers don't capture enough of the details. Closer to Love was the perfect combination in what I was looking for. I decided to fly them from LA to SF Bay Area for my engagement pictures and wedding day, and it was worth every penny.
  My husband and I now have a 5-month old daughter, and I'm looking forward to Summer 2014 when I go to the LA area for her 1-year old photo shoot with Closer to Love!

  Absolutely amazing! Sammy and Natalia are beyond talented. Their love for their job shows through in everything that they do.
  When looking for a wedding photographer, I wanted the beauty of the day to show through the pictures and tell the story. Some photographers over edit, where as some photographers don't capture enough of the details. Closer to Love was the perfect combination in what I was looking for. I decided to fly them from LA to SF Bay Area for my engagement pictures and wedding day, and it was worth every penny.
  My husband and I now have a 5-month old daughter, and I'm looking forward to Summer 2014 when I go to the LA area for her 1-year old photo shoot with Closer to Love!

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