Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker Reviews

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• Lizzy H. Sent on 04/21/2022
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  Beautiful Photos and top notch planning and shooting experience

  Booked Marina Borov through Head and Heart photography for a 2 hour elopement shoot in January of 2022 in Santa Barbara. I am honestly not a wedding person and was totally apprehensive about this process, pre-shoot Marina helped me plan when I knew nothing about what I wanted. She was super collaborative as we formed a vision together. She was punctual, prepared, and even served as our witness on the day of the elopement. My partner and I are both awkward people in front of cameras (read eyes shut and goofy expressions), but I really wanted some candids and things that felt real vs. cheesy. Through Marina’s excellent on-set manner and direction she cajoled us into some amazing candid shots. She was playful, curious, flexible and has a great eye and the photos really show that. I honestly expected the whole experience to be painful, but instead it felt fun and meaningful under her guidance. I work as an art director with commercial photographers for a living, and I have to say Marina stacks up in every way: she is a true wedding pro. She goes above and beyond with her work and she’s a total bargain for what she brings to the table. Book her while you still can!

  Booked Marina Borov through Head and Heart photography for a 2 hour elopement shoot in January of 2022 in Santa Barbara. I am honestly not a wedding person and was totally apprehensive about this process, pre-shoot Marina helped me plan when I knew nothing about what I wanted. She was super collaborative as we formed a vision together. She was punctual, prepared, and even served as our witness on the day of the elopement. My partner and I are both awkward people in front of cameras (read eyes shut and goofy expressions), but I really wanted some candids and things that felt real vs. cheesy. Through Marina’s excellent on-set manner and direction she cajoled us into some amazing candid shots. She was playful, curious, flexible and has a great eye and the photos really show that. I honestly expected the whole experience to be painful, but instead it felt fun and meaningful under her guidance. I work as an art director with commercial photographers for a living, and I have to say Marina stacks up in every way: she is a true wedding pro. She goes above and beyond with her work and she’s a total bargain for what she brings to the table. Book her while you still can!

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• Tom A. Sent on 12/24/2019
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  Couldn't have had a better experience....

  I had the pleasure of working with Braydon on my proposal. To give you a little background, my fiance and I were taking a week long trip along the PCH in California with an eventual stop in Santa Barbara where I had decided to propose. Being from the East Coast, I had no idea what to expect and how to plan a proposal without ever going to Santa Barbara in advance. Just through a few phone calls Braydon helped pick out the perfect location and timing to make sure the photos and proposal worked out perfectly. He put me at ease knowing how confident he was in his recommendations. The photos came out beautifully, he kept himself far enough away to give us our moment and still take great photos, and then ran up right in time to get beautiful photos of the proposal. He was so easygoing and relaxed and made the post-proposal shoot fun. We haven't stopped receiving compliments on our photos. Braydon exceeded my expectations in every way.

  I had the pleasure of working with Braydon on my proposal. To give you a little background, my fiance and I were taking a week long trip along the PCH in California with an eventual stop in Santa Barbara where I had decided to propose. Being from the East Coast, I had no idea what to expect and how to plan a proposal without ever going to Santa Barbara in advance. Just through a few phone calls Braydon helped pick out the perfect location and timing to make sure the photos and proposal worked out perfectly. He put me at ease knowing how confident he was in his recommendations. The photos came out beautifully, he kept himself far enough away to give us our moment and still take great photos, and then ran up right in time to get beautiful photos of the proposal. He was so easygoing and relaxed and made the post-proposal shoot fun. We haven't stopped receiving compliments on our photos. Braydon exceeded my expectations in every way.
• Jocelyn Sent on 07/07/2021
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  Amazing Photographer/Photogtaphy!!

  AMAZING photography!!! One of the main thing with photos is you need to feel comfortable with the person taking them and Kiel is amazing at that. I would definitely recommend using H&H Photography for anything- big or small!!

  AMAZING photography!!! One of the main thing with photos is you need to feel comfortable with the person taking them and Kiel is amazing at that. I would definitely recommend using H&H Photography for anything- big or small!!
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• Tash Sent on 07/08/2021
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  Amazing photographer

  THE ABSOLUTE BEST! My wedding was this past weekend and Kiel was our photographer. We chose him because of his amazing portfolio (check out his website!!) He was wonderful to work with and really made the day stress free. So many people from our bridal party (and even guests) commented on how comfortable Kiel made them feel. He was also very organized and had us on schedule the entire evening (even with thousands of family pics). I would highly recommend Kiel and his team!!!

  THE ABSOLUTE BEST! My wedding was this past weekend and Kiel was our photographer. We chose him because of his amazing portfolio (check out his website!!) He was wonderful to work with and really made the day stress free. So many people from our bridal party (and even guests) commented on how comfortable Kiel made them feel. He was also very organized and had us on schedule the entire evening (even with thousands of family pics). I would highly recommend Kiel and his team!!!
• Nyomi K. Sent on 08/16/2020
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  Nothing short of extraordinary!

  What an experience, I'm not sure where to start!
  
  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker is nothing short of extraordinary. I say this for many reasons...he is super friendly, enthusiastic, and genuine and his work is simply wonderful. He cares about your ideas and vision and can bridge your vision with his style. But at the end of the day, you really don't need to do anything other than show up, have fun, listen to his direction and trust his vision.
  
  Head & Heart photos are gorgeous and even when we felt like maybe we didn't do the best job modeling, there were plenty of photos to show that Kiel knew exactly how to capture us when least expected to get the best photos. I also like that Head & Heart has a more editorial approach - basically your photo will look like something right out of a magazine. That's exactly what we wanted and that's what was delivered.
  
  Our team was no doubt the dream team and one thing I really admired about everyone including Kiel was that he and others were very respectful of one another and our planner. I feel that is super important especially if there a new people working together. I also feel like it's our responsibility as the client to do the same to make their jobs easier. This results in a win for everyone and it certainly did for us!
  
  I could write an endless review but I want to be sure it's brief enough to be read in its entirety. Thank you Head & Heart Photography for giving us a wonderful experience and producing such beautiful timeless, stunning photos.

  What an experience, I'm not sure where to start!
  
  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker is nothing short of extraordinary. I say this for many reasons...he is super friendly, enthusiastic, and genuine and his work is simply wonderful. He cares about your ideas and vision and can bridge your vision with his style. But at the end of the day, you really don't need to do anything other than show up, have fun, listen to his direction and trust his vision.
  
  Head & Heart photos are gorgeous and even when we felt like maybe we didn't do the best job modeling, there were plenty of photos to show that Kiel knew exactly how to capture us when least expected to get the best photos. I also like that Head & Heart has a more editorial approach - basically your photo will look like something right out of a magazine. That's exactly what we wanted and that's what was delivered.
  
  Our team was no doubt the dream team and one thing I really admired about everyone including Kiel was that he and others were very respectful of one another and our planner. I feel that is super important especially if there a new people working together. I also feel like it's our responsibility as the client to do the same to make their jobs easier. This results in a win for everyone and it certainly did for us!
  
  I could write an endless review but I want to be sure it's brief enough to be read in its entirety. Thank you Head & Heart Photography for giving us a wonderful experience and producing such beautiful timeless, stunning photos.
• Emelita Sent on 08/19/2020
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  Awesome work

  Kiel has been very professional and friendly . He made us comfortable throughout the event. He was able to capture our moods/emotions in every shot . I can't help but smile and relive the moment as I go thru the pictures .

  Kiel has been very professional and friendly . He made us comfortable throughout the event. He was able to capture our moods/emotions in every shot . I can't help but smile and relive the moment as I go thru the pictures .
• Katie Sent on 02/13/2019
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  Absolutely Stunning Engagement Photos

  Words cannot express how beautiful the engagement photos that Braydon took for my fiance and I this past weekend in Santa Barbara. My fiance and him coordinated ahead of time over secret email + texts to plan the surprise. Braydon was responsive, attentive and adaptable - being able to find us on the beach from just a photo and general location which changed last minute! He captured the moment perfectly, and without me knowing he was in the background taking beautiful photos. Once he let us soak in the engagement, he appeared from his hiding spot and proceeded to take stunning photos on the beach at sunset for the next 45 minutes. He had the photos back to us via a website link within 2 days. The website has a great interface + simple access on mobile and desktop + easy to download the photos.
  
  Now to the actual photos - STUNNING! From the lighting, editing and setting to his guiding us into different positions, resulted in multiple perfect shots. There is not one shot in the collection that we did not like. We absolutely loved every single one.
  
  Thank you Braydon for making our engagement a moment we will never forget, and with photos that will last our lifetime.

  Words cannot express how beautiful the engagement photos that Braydon took for my fiance and I this past weekend in Santa Barbara. My fiance and him coordinated ahead of time over secret email + texts to plan the surprise. Braydon was responsive, attentive and adaptable - being able to find us on the beach from just a photo and general location which changed last minute! He captured the moment perfectly, and without me knowing he was in the background taking beautiful photos. Once he let us soak in the engagement, he appeared from his hiding spot and proceeded to take stunning photos on the beach at sunset for the next 45 minutes. He had the photos back to us via a website link within 2 days. The website has a great interface + simple access on mobile and desktop + easy to download the photos.
  
  Now to the actual photos - STUNNING! From the lighting, editing and setting to his guiding us into different positions, resulted in multiple perfect shots. There is not one shot in the collection that we did not like. We absolutely loved every single one.
  
  Thank you Braydon for making our engagement a moment we will never forget, and with photos that will last our lifetime.
• Teal H. Sent on 02/05/2020
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  Wedding Planner Approved!

  So many fantastic things to share about Kiel from a wedding planner's perspective. Kiel was attentive to the needs and requests of our clients, turned around stunning images in very reasonable time frame, and is a true joy to have alongside our team on the wedding day.
  
  We knew our clients were being well cared for the entire day, he was happy to field my requests for detail and other shots, and in the months leading up to the wedding was a wonderful communicator with me to work through logistics and just taking great care in listening and collaborating.
  
  Can't wait to team up with Kiel again soon!

  So many fantastic things to share about Kiel from a wedding planner's perspective. Kiel was attentive to the needs and requests of our clients, turned around stunning images in very reasonable time frame, and is a true joy to have alongside our team on the wedding day.
  
  We knew our clients were being well cared for the entire day, he was happy to field my requests for detail and other shots, and in the months leading up to the wedding was a wonderful communicator with me to work through logistics and just taking great care in listening and collaborating.
  
  Can't wait to team up with Kiel again soon!
• Elena R. Sent on 02/03/2020
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  We LOVE our photos!

  We couldn't even begin to imagine using another photographer. Kiel was right fit for us from the very beginning. We met with him and a few other photographers early in our process and were impressed that he's both super responsive and a clear communicator. But what we loved the most was his energy - he's calm (which helps put everyone at ease), disarmingly funny (which gets the smiles), and super flexible (we trusted him w/ almost all direction but he was always good with asking for our ideas and our input first). He corralled our large family for group shots with ease and humor. So he gets all the points for being easy to work with, but it's the pictures that matter - and they've been stunning. Our engagement photos which were like a practice round blew us away, but for the wedding Kiel and his assistant paired to capture the most beautiful moments and we couldn't be happier with the portfolio. We're lucky to have such a pro capture our biggest day.

  We couldn't even begin to imagine using another photographer. Kiel was right fit for us from the very beginning. We met with him and a few other photographers early in our process and were impressed that he's both super responsive and a clear communicator. But what we loved the most was his energy - he's calm (which helps put everyone at ease), disarmingly funny (which gets the smiles), and super flexible (we trusted him w/ almost all direction but he was always good with asking for our ideas and our input first). He corralled our large family for group shots with ease and humor. So he gets all the points for being easy to work with, but it's the pictures that matter - and they've been stunning. Our engagement photos which were like a practice round blew us away, but for the wedding Kiel and his assistant paired to capture the most beautiful moments and we couldn't be happier with the portfolio. We're lucky to have such a pro capture our biggest day.
• Bruno C. Sent on 09/30/2019
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  Best photographers!

  Alex, Kiel and Alden were beyond exceptional in the entire process of capturing our wedding. They Alex was polite, professional and extremely helpful the entire day from capturing the bridal party to photography during the ceremony and reception. Alden met the groomsmen as we were getting ready and followed us throughout the evening and captured some amazing video. I cannot express how highly I recommend this amazing company.

  Alex, Kiel and Alden were beyond exceptional in the entire process of capturing our wedding. They Alex was polite, professional and extremely helpful the entire day from capturing the bridal party to photography during the ceremony and reception. Alden met the groomsmen as we were getting ready and followed us throughout the evening and captured some amazing video. I cannot express how highly I recommend this amazing company.
• Lynette F. Sent on 11/11/2019
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  Fantastic- enjoyed working with Kiel!

  Kiel is an absolute pleasure to work with!. He’s professional, relatable, and will listen to your vision and bring it to life with his talent. I couldn’t be happier with the pictures he captured for our wedding and will definitely be reaching out to him in the future as life unfolds. My girlfriends and I have all used him for our weddings and it’s so fun to reconnect with him at events. You will be in good hands and may even end your special day with a new friend for life!.

  Kiel is an absolute pleasure to work with!. He’s professional, relatable, and will listen to your vision and bring it to life with his talent. I couldn’t be happier with the pictures he captured for our wedding and will definitely be reaching out to him in the future as life unfolds. My girlfriends and I have all used him for our weddings and it’s so fun to reconnect with him at events. You will be in good hands and may even end your special day with a new friend for life!.
• Lexi G. Sent on 12/01/2019
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  Incredible Wedding Photos!

  Working with Kiel was an absolute pleasure and we are so happy with how our wedding photos turned out. Kiel and the second photographer were able to capture so many amazing moments during our wedding in Montecito and we will treasure our photos forever. Kiel was incredibly nice and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He did a wonderful job editing our photos and we could not be happier with the final product!

  Working with Kiel was an absolute pleasure and we are so happy with how our wedding photos turned out. Kiel and the second photographer were able to capture so many amazing moments during our wedding in Montecito and we will treasure our photos forever. Kiel was incredibly nice and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He did a wonderful job editing our photos and we could not be happier with the final product!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you for sharing, Lexi! I had a wonderful time you, Wyatt and your family & friends - and I love the photos we captured as well! Wishing you both all the best.
• Donzi Sent on 09/26/2019
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  Simply a wonderful experience

  Navigating the wedding industry is remarkably difficult when you are planning with just the help of your friends and family. When we found Head & Heart photography we couldn't have been more touched. Kiel and Braydon were so easy to work with, being responsive, thoughtful, and honest. While planning, I continually had an inbox full of long email threads with multiple vendors that all felt insincere and convoluted, but never with Head & Heart. Braydon was professional and never made us or our guest feel uncomfortable (many of our guests went out of there way to tell us how great he was following our wedding). We are very grateful to have found a company that made us feel respected and heard. We love every single photo along with the experience we were able to share with Head & Heart.

  Navigating the wedding industry is remarkably difficult when you are planning with just the help of your friends and family. When we found Head & Heart photography we couldn't have been more touched. Kiel and Braydon were so easy to work with, being responsive, thoughtful, and honest. While planning, I continually had an inbox full of long email threads with multiple vendors that all felt insincere and convoluted, but never with Head & Heart. Braydon was professional and never made us or our guest feel uncomfortable (many of our guests went out of there way to tell us how great he was following our wedding). We are very grateful to have found a company that made us feel respected and heard. We love every single photo along with the experience we were able to share with Head & Heart.
• Nicole R. Sent on 11/27/2018
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  Kiel is fantastic!

  Kiel Rucker was our photographer for our Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement. He was referred to us by a friend, and we are so grateful for that referral! Kiel is a true artist and genuinely good person. Prior to our special day, Kiel suggested that we get together to get to know each other a bit. We met up for coffee and he spent at least an hour with us chatting about who we are, what we wanted to capture in our photos, and just life in general! We both found him to be very pleasant and down to earth. On our wedding day, Kiel showed up promptly, actually arriving before us, and was ready to go! He even took some shots prior to the ceremony time, which we weren’t expecting! Kiel was fun to work with, has a great sense of humor, and had creative ideas for our photos. We didn’t have to think about anything and just followed his lead. The results are truly fantastic! We are so pleased with our wedding photos and feel that our day was so perfectly captured! We received our photos within a couple of weeks, which is awesome! We give Kiel the highest recommendation! On your wedding day, you definitely want someone that is easy to work with, kind, fun, and a master of their trade! Kiel is your guy!

  Kiel Rucker was our photographer for our Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement. He was referred to us by a friend, and we are so grateful for that referral! Kiel is a true artist and genuinely good person. Prior to our special day, Kiel suggested that we get together to get to know each other a bit. We met up for coffee and he spent at least an hour with us chatting about who we are, what we wanted to capture in our photos, and just life in general! We both found him to be very pleasant and down to earth. On our wedding day, Kiel showed up promptly, actually arriving before us, and was ready to go! He even took some shots prior to the ceremony time, which we weren’t expecting! Kiel was fun to work with, has a great sense of humor, and had creative ideas for our photos. We didn’t have to think about anything and just followed his lead. The results are truly fantastic! We are so pleased with our wedding photos and feel that our day was so perfectly captured! We received our photos within a couple of weeks, which is awesome! We give Kiel the highest recommendation! On your wedding day, you definitely want someone that is easy to work with, kind, fun, and a master of their trade! Kiel is your guy!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you so much for sharing! I had a wonderful time getting to know you both and getting share such a beautiful afternoon and experience with you both. Grateful!
• Rosalee C. Sent on 11/14/2018
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  wedding photography dream!

  From the moment we planned to elope in SB, I knew I wanted Kiel to shoot our intimate wedding of 35 at the courthouse. He was responsive to emails, friendly, professional and excited to get to know us and our relationship.
  
  We are a couple who rarely has had professional photos taken. I still can't believe how comfortable we felt the entire day with Kiel and his lens. We actually had fun taking photos! The rush & excitement of getting married blurs things all day long. Kiel managed to capture moments I didn't even know were occurring - and I have only seen our sneak peak photos so far!
  
  Kiel's experience in the Santa Barbara & Montecito area shines in his photos - he knows exactly where to place you while making you feel confident and at ease. He is a true artist when it comes to wedding photography - his work is nothing short of beautiful. Thank you Kiel! :)

  From the moment we planned to elope in SB, I knew I wanted Kiel to shoot our intimate wedding of 35 at the courthouse. He was responsive to emails, friendly, professional and excited to get to know us and our relationship.
  
  We are a couple who rarely has had professional photos taken. I still can't believe how comfortable we felt the entire day with Kiel and his lens. We actually had fun taking photos! The rush & excitement of getting married blurs things all day long. Kiel managed to capture moments I didn't even know were occurring - and I have only seen our sneak peak photos so far!
  
  Kiel's experience in the Santa Barbara & Montecito area shines in his photos - he knows exactly where to place you while making you feel confident and at ease. He is a true artist when it comes to wedding photography - his work is nothing short of beautiful. Thank you Kiel! :)

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you so much for sharing! I had at least as good a time as you did ;) Congratulations again, Rosalee, it was my pleasure to capture your day for you.
• Kelly Sent on 11/05/2018
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  Beyond my expectations!

  Alex did a phenomenal job capturing our beautiful wedding! He used a lot of the natural landscape around us to create beautiful photos!
  
  He was very helpful with posing and made the entire process a dream! The results were better than I would have ever expected!
  
  If you are looking for an amazing photographer, look no further than Alex with Head & Heart Photography!

  Alex did a phenomenal job capturing our beautiful wedding! He used a lot of the natural landscape around us to create beautiful photos!
  
  He was very helpful with posing and made the entire process a dream! The results were better than I would have ever expected!
  
  If you are looking for an amazing photographer, look no further than Alex with Head & Heart Photography!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Hi Kelly!
  
  Thank you so much for sharing your experience - I'm so glad to read that you had such a wonderful experience with us :)
  
  Congratulations again!
  H&H
• Julie Sent on 07/18/2018
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  After looking at a lot of different wedding photographers in the Santa Barbara area, Kiel was our first choice. Kiel works in the photojournalistic style which is exactly what we wanted.
  
  
  Kiel communicated well prior to the wedding, both by email in advance, and by text day-of. We were not familiar with the location and he was helpful in getting us oriented. He met us about 30 minutes early, got us into the appropriate office, and even served as our witness. After the ceremony, we spent an hour or so taking pictures around the property. He was kind and friendly at all times, offering suggestions but listening to what we wanted.
  
  
  
  We've only seen the preview shots but are very pleased so far. I would recommend working with Kiel to anyone who likes his photography style. He is very easy to work with, prompt, friendly and talented.
  
  
  

  After looking at a lot of different wedding photographers in the Santa Barbara area, Kiel was our first choice. Kiel works in the photojournalistic style which is exactly what we wanted.
  
  
  Kiel communicated well prior to the wedding, both by email in advance, and by text day-of. We were not familiar with the location and he was helpful in getting us oriented. He met us about 30 minutes early, got us into the appropriate office, and even served as our witness. After the ceremony, we spent an hour or so taking pictures around the property. He was kind and friendly at all times, offering suggestions but listening to what we wanted.
  
  
  
  We've only seen the preview shots but are very pleased so far. I would recommend working with Kiel to anyone who likes his photography style. He is very easy to work with, prompt, friendly and talented.
  
  
  

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you for this review, Julie! It was great to meet you both and to spend such a beautiful afternoon with you both capturing your wedding day. Wishing you both all the best :)
• Michelle Sent on 09/04/2018
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  Kiel was the perfect elopement photographer!
  He is skilled in composition, positioning, color and textural contrasts. He made measured creative decisions at the event to produce better photographic memories. In addition, he exhibited excellent professioanlism before, during, and after the ceremony making for a seamless event. We highly recommend his skills and services!

  Kiel was the perfect elopement photographer!
  He is skilled in composition, positioning, color and textural contrasts. He made measured creative decisions at the event to produce better photographic memories. In addition, he exhibited excellent professioanlism before, during, and after the ceremony making for a seamless event. We highly recommend his skills and services!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you for sharing this wonderful review, Michelle. I'm so glad I was there to experience and capture your day :)
• Michelle Sent on 05/20/2018
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  Kiel was one of THE BEST investments and decisions we made for our wedding! We were lucky enough to have stumbled upon him through a simple Google search, and we are SO glad we did! Kiel did both our engagement and wedding photos. You can tell he has a true passion for what he does and a special talent for capturing light. His work is art and magazine worthy! Kiel's down to earth personality makes him easy to work with; we recommend him to anyone looking for beautiful, timeless memories for your special day!!! THANK YOU Kiel!

  Kiel was one of THE BEST investments and decisions we made for our wedding! We were lucky enough to have stumbled upon him through a simple Google search, and we are SO glad we did! Kiel did both our engagement and wedding photos. You can tell he has a true passion for what he does and a special talent for capturing light. His work is art and magazine worthy! Kiel's down to earth personality makes him easy to work with; we recommend him to anyone looking for beautiful, timeless memories for your special day!!! THANK YOU Kiel!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Michelle! Thank you for this review - and thank you both for trusting me to take you our adventure into the hills of Los Olivos to shoot at one of my new favorite locations. So glad to have met you both, and to have been able to spend good time with you on such an important day. Thank you again for having me!
• Jara Sent on 03/29/2018
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  Kiel is one of a kind - he's got a warm, generous heart, and a perfect eye for that rare, heartfelt moment. I'm really glad we got to have him be a part of our wedding; every picture feels so alive and beautiful!

  Kiel is one of a kind - he's got a warm, generous heart, and a perfect eye for that rare, heartfelt moment. I'm really glad we got to have him be a part of our wedding; every picture feels so alive and beautiful!
• Geraldine Sent on 05/15/2018
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  My SBE wedding planner recommended Kiel during the final moments of elopement planning. She knew he would be a good fit to our special day. Kiel made our day less nerve racking & somehow magically guided the flow of the elopement schedule while capturing the romance & excitement in pictures. He even checked in the night before to make sure we were ready for any items we wanted captured in photos. Day of, he definitely guided us in our poses while looking natural in our surroundings & made sure we took advantage of the light/sunset. Didn't realize all the coordination required to make sure our special memories were photographed -- Kiel definitely delivered based on the initial pic highlights & of course with the rest. Could not stop staring at the pics the first time I saw them. Can't wait to see the prints!
  
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  My SBE wedding planner recommended Kiel during the final moments of elopement planning. She knew he would be a good fit to our special day. Kiel made our day less nerve racking & somehow magically guided the flow of the elopement schedule while capturing the romance & excitement in pictures. He even checked in the night before to make sure we were ready for any items we wanted captured in photos. Day of, he definitely guided us in our poses while looking natural in our surroundings & made sure we took advantage of the light/sunset. Didn't realize all the coordination required to make sure our special memories were photographed -- Kiel definitely delivered based on the initial pic highlights & of course with the rest. Could not stop staring at the pics the first time I saw them. Can't wait to see the prints!
  
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• Thaddia Sent on 02/26/2018
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  Kiel is simply the best. Not only is he a wonderful human, his photos are unreal. Kiel made taking wedding photos SO fun & everyone felt so comfortable with him (which made the photos even better)! Kiel truly captured the essence of our wedding; every photo shows the joy and the laughter that was taking place that day. We were so blown away with our wedding photos! WE LOVE KIEL!!!

  Kiel is simply the best. Not only is he a wonderful human, his photos are unreal. Kiel made taking wedding photos SO fun & everyone felt so comfortable with him (which made the photos even better)! Kiel truly captured the essence of our wedding; every photo shows the joy and the laughter that was taking place that day. We were so blown away with our wedding photos! WE LOVE KIEL!!!

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  YOU all are the best! It was my pleasure getting to spend the day with you and your families. Looking forward to seeing you both at some point in the future!
• Macy Sent on 03/31/2018
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  Words cannot begin to describe how amazing Kiel was on our big day. It was an extraordinary experience that will stay with us the rest of our lives; we will no doubt be in rocking chairs on a porch one day telling our grandchildren about our absolutely incredible wedding photographer and how he really made our day. His professional, kind, and specific consideration were incredibly respectable and it was our immediate sense that we were blessed to be working with such an expert. He is outgoing, sweet, sensitive, and fun, and his work is magical to say the least. It truly takes your breath away and he captures the most magical moments that represent the love and life of a couple and in a family and among friends. He made me and all of my wedding party as well as friends and family feel so comfortable and confident, I truly think he must be an incredible gift to each individual that is lucky enough to stumble into his life’s path. I honestly tear up thinking back on the extraordinary photography service we received on my wedding day, because I know how very lucky we were to have Kiel there to document it. His work speaks for itself and is beautiful beyond belief. Kiel really has a rare gift of being so very blessed with innumerable talents and creativity, but on top of that he really is just one of life’s most magical human beings. We will always remember Kiel and keep him in a special place in our hearts as we continue in our marriage together, and cannot recommend enough that you select him as your own photographer for any event of importance or significance, as he will be the very best choice to ensure your moments and memories are documented for years to come. We cannot thank him enough for his time, talent, and extraordinary ability to photograph life as we know it. We love you Kiel!!!

  Words cannot begin to describe how amazing Kiel was on our big day. It was an extraordinary experience that will stay with us the rest of our lives; we will no doubt be in rocking chairs on a porch one day telling our grandchildren about our absolutely incredible wedding photographer and how he really made our day. His professional, kind, and specific consideration were incredibly respectable and it was our immediate sense that we were blessed to be working with such an expert. He is outgoing, sweet, sensitive, and fun, and his work is magical to say the least. It truly takes your breath away and he captures the most magical moments that represent the love and life of a couple and in a family and among friends. He made me and all of my wedding party as well as friends and family feel so comfortable and confident, I truly think he must be an incredible gift to each individual that is lucky enough to stumble into his life’s path. I honestly tear up thinking back on the extraordinary photography service we received on my wedding day, because I know how very lucky we were to have Kiel there to document it. His work speaks for itself and is beautiful beyond belief. Kiel really has a rare gift of being so very blessed with innumerable talents and creativity, but on top of that he really is just one of life’s most magical human beings. We will always remember Kiel and keep him in a special place in our hearts as we continue in our marriage together, and cannot recommend enough that you select him as your own photographer for any event of importance or significance, as he will be the very best choice to ensure your moments and memories are documented for years to come. We cannot thank him enough for his time, talent, and extraordinary ability to photograph life as we know it. We love you Kiel!!!

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  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Macy. Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review...I welled up. It truly was a gift to be able to participate and share in your wedding - meeting you, Julio and your friends and family was such a warm, and welcoming experience. It feels even more significant, more special, to be able to be there for people in your home town. It's what makes it feel like home. So again, thank you. Wishing you all happy things to come and I hope to see you both again sooner than later!
• Erin Sent on 01/08/2018
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  Kiel was wonderful to work with and I would work with him again in a heartbeat! His optimistic and go-with-the-flow attitude helped to calm any jitters we had with the planning of our elopement. We really appreciated his willingness to accommodate any changes we needed to make due to the wild fires in Santa Barbara around the time of our wedding. But most of all, he is a very talented photographer. Our photos are beautiful and really capture the emotion of the day.

  Kiel was wonderful to work with and I would work with him again in a heartbeat! His optimistic and go-with-the-flow attitude helped to calm any jitters we had with the planning of our elopement. We really appreciated his willingness to accommodate any changes we needed to make due to the wild fires in Santa Barbara around the time of our wedding. But most of all, he is a very talented photographer. Our photos are beautiful and really capture the emotion of the day.

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Thank you!
  
  Looking forward to seeing some of you images printed when I visit you both in Iceland! We really did create some beautiful work :)
  
  Grateful to have met you both,
  Kiel
• Vanessa Sent on 12/09/2017
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  My wedding pictures are stunning!
  If I could sum up my experience with Kiel in one word, it would be vibrant.
  He brings an artistic yet honest quality to every picture. Kiel is very open and has such a great personality which shows through his work. He made everyone feel comfortable and went above and beyond for us... he even climbed a wall!
  I'm not sure who was enjoying the photo session more.. us or him. I just remember there was a lot of laughter. I think it's amazing when you can tell that someone truly loves their job. There are a lot of photographers, but with Kiel you are also getting an experience.
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  My wedding pictures are stunning!
  If I could sum up my experience with Kiel in one word, it would be vibrant.
  He brings an artistic yet honest quality to every picture. Kiel is very open and has such a great personality which shows through his work. He made everyone feel comfortable and went above and beyond for us... he even climbed a wall!
  I'm not sure who was enjoying the photo session more.. us or him. I just remember there was a lot of laughter. I think it's amazing when you can tell that someone truly loves their job. There are a lot of photographers, but with Kiel you are also getting an experience.
  A vibrant experience.

  Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker's reply:

  Vanessa, thank you for sharing :)
  
  It really does go both ways! It was such a pleasure working with you and Andy. Ultimately it is a collaboration that I got to lead and direct, but your feedback and willingness to follow me, and trust me, throughout the experience was integral to the beautiful images we created!
  
  Grateful,
  Kiel

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