La Vie Studios Reviews
Reviews
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Lindsay Sent on 03/11/2026Words don’t do them justice!
From the hiring process and answering my millions of questions with such positivity and grace, to the weeks leading up to the day and calls to make sure they had everything taken care of, we knew we made the best decision in Jose and La Vie.
Aside from your work being absolutely beautiful and breathtaking, the way you made us feel, so comfortable and special on our big day was something we will truly never be able to thank you for. It never felt awkward, and Jose did such a good job in guiding us while still making it fun and so many laughs. It was just so natural. Plus he’s just such a cool guy, his energy and vibe, I could hang with him any day. And Angie, you are my girl, and a jack of all trades! Anything we needed, you knew how to get it done, running around making sure everything was in place and perfect. The talent behind the entire team at La Vie is next level. Everyone do yourself a favor, don’t even think twice, book them like yesterday! -
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Brittany Sent on 01/22/2026Destination Wedding - Bahamas
We had a destination wedding in Bimini, Bahamas, and choosing La Vie Studios was one of the best decisions we made! My husband and I had never done professional photos before and are very awkward when it comes to being in front of the camera. Jose immediately made us feel so natural and comfortable — after seeing the final photos, you would never guess how uncomfortable we usually are! Jose even gave us sneak peeks the evening of our wedding, which was such a special touch and meant so much to us. The entire process afterward, especially working with Kiley on creating our photo book, was seamless and enjoyable. There are truly so many incredible photos, and we couldn’t be happier with the final result. We are beyond grateful we chose La Vie Studios and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. Book early, though — Jose is amazing and understandably a very busy man! -
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Leanne Sent on 06/09/2025Zapata Wedding
The wedding photographer and videographer were the most important vendors for my wedding. Jose and his team at LaVie studios exceeded my expectations (and that’s rare). So when I say they are the BEST, they really are! They pay attention to details and go the extra mile to make sure to capture everything perfectly! I wish I could give them 10 stars! -
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Griff Sent on 05/23/2025Best Wedding Photographer!
We couldn't be happier with Jose and his team! From start to finish, they made our entire wedding experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond by printing out a few beautiful pictures and put them in an album for us by the end of the night—talk about going the extra mile! Not only that, but he air dropped us some high-quality photos so we could share and post them right away.
Throughout the day, he made everything feel so relaxed and natural, and he truly was the ultimate hype man, keeping the energy high and making us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It was like having a friend there with us capturing the best moments. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also incredibly thoughtful and fun to work with, look no further!
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Stephen Sent on 04/08/2025Look no further - you have to hire La Via for photo + video!
If you have stumbled across Jose and his team at La Vie Studios for your wedding, honestly congrats and look no further because they are the team you want and need for your wedding! My husband and I got married in Key Largo, Florida in February and hired La Via for both our photography and videography for our big day. We also had Jose shoot our engagement photos in Miami and they were absolutely stunning - we knew we had made the right decision for the wedding.
When the wedding day came, Jose + his team were phenomenal. They captured every single detail perfectly and just how we wanted. My husband and I knew photos were important to us, but wanted more candid shots than super posed ones, as that is more our style. Jose and the team nailed it - he said from our first initial call that he was there to make our wedding day just how we wanted it and he did just that. We wanted to take the time to get those great shots, but more importantly, we wanted to spend time with our friends and family and capture those moments. Jose made sure that is exactly what happened.
We got our sneak peak pics back before we even woke up the next day and our sneak peak wedding video was not too long after we were back from our honeymoon. Delivery of all of our photos was so timely as well - I have heard horror stories from other brides having to wait SO LONG to get theirs back. Not with La Vie.
I literally was sobbing at the end of our wedding because of how much fun we had and how much his team had made us feel totally ourselves (but also like the beauty queen/king you are supposed to feel like on your wedding day)! I could write a novel on how much La Vie and their team made our wedding day absolutely perfect but I will surely run out of my word limit soon. Bottom line, if you want photos and videos that are exactly the way you picture your wedding day - you have to hire La Vie Studios! They listen, they're fun, they're friendly, they're professional and you'll want to figure out a way to be friends with them after your day has come and gone :) -
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Samantha Sent on 04/04/2025I wish I could give them 6 stars!
I am not even sure where to start considering every single moment with La Vie Studios was above and beyond any expectations I could dream of. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. From the first call with Jose, I knew La Vie Studios was the only option for my wedding photography/videography. I am uncomfortable behind the camera, I don't generally enjoy taking photos but I knew I would I wanted wedding photos/videos to last a lifetime. Jose and his team made me feel so natural behind the camera, their process and energy took away all anxieties I've ever had about taking photos. We had three little kids in our families as well that needed to be included in the photos and their team did an incredible job with them, too. The entire process alone is worth hiring La Vie Studios... but then we got our photo album and videos... again, they somehow exceeded anything we could've imagined. I couldn't even believe that was us and our wedding I was looking at while scrolling through the gallery. Every shot was INCREDIBLE, we couldn't be more obsessed. There is NO other option for your photography/videographer needs than La Vie Studios, seriously! 10/10 recommended! -
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Alex Sent on 03/27/2025Look no further!
We can’t thank Jose and the La Vie team enough for the absolutely incredible job they did capturing our wedding day! We are beyond thrilled with our photos—they are truly everything we could have hoped for and more.
I’ve heard so many friends say they were disappointed with their wedding photos, but we feel the exact opposite. Every moment, every emotion, and every important person was beautifully documented, telling a complete story of our day.
I’ve already spent hours reliving each moment through these stunning images, and I know we will cherish them forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding in the most authentic and beautiful way, look no further. Highly, highly recommend! -
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Kristen Sent on 03/27/2025Best in Biz!
As a Planner, we absolutely loved working with Jose on our 3/22/25 Wedding at the Kimpton Epic in Miami. Not only is Jose super talented but brings FUN, positive and creative energy to the Wedding Day! Jose & Team's attention to detail and creativity are impressive and his flexibility during both pre-planning and on the Wedding Day truly shined. He is dedicated to this creative field and it shows in his work! It was a true pleasure working with Jose this weekend and we are blessed to have vendors like La Vie Studios on our Vendor Teams. Thank you for capturing the most special shots for Lily & Jordan, fostering a unique experience and creating core memories that will last a lifetime. We adore you! Jose even stayed post-Wedding to create "sneak peaks" - what a fun surprise! Choose Jose, you won't be disappointed. -
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Jenny Sent on 10/15/2024The BEST choice to preserve your special memories!
Jose and the La Vie team were amazing on our wedding day! He is calm cool and collected and yet has the right sense of urgency. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience with Jose and his team - his talent is truly unmatched, we wanted some artsy shots, to capture our dog, and overall coverage and he absolutely delivered! Our friends and family loved Jose and mentioned how he and his team were always so kind and seemingly always there at the right moment without feeling like there was always a camera in their face which is also exactly how I felt! I LOVED having Jose and his team capture our special day and can’t wait to see the rest of what we are sure will be incredible photographs! -
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Samantha Sent on 06/19/2024The Best Wedding Photographer!!
Working with La Vie and Jose for our wedding was an absolute dream. From when I first reached out I loved their energy, and obviously their work. There was such great attention to detail and the photos came out better than I could have imagined. Jose was such a pleasure to work with! Not only do you want someone who has an amazing eye for photo opps (which he does!), but I never thought about how important it is to love their vibe as well. You're spending 8+ hours of your wedding day with the photographer, Jose & his team were super professional while also adding to the good vibes! I could not recommend La Vie & Jose more! -
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Lesley Sent on 03/29/2024Exceptional!
La Vie and their entire team were exceptional from start to finish as our wedding photographers. From the initial consultation through two days of wedding events, including photographs at a church wedding, welcome party, hair and make up, first looks, and a big gregarious reception capturing so many exceptional moments and personalities. Their photographers, Jose and Casey Marie, are so professional, unintrusive, all knowing, and everywhere making every aspect of the experience exceptional. They are incredibly talented professionals. Their professional demeanors helped alleviate any nerves we may have had, allowing us to relax and enjoy the moments fully. They were attentive to our needs and preferences and provided guidance to obtain fabulous photos. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to client satisfaction truly sets them apart. Overall, I cannot recommend Jose highly enough. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will not only capture stunning images but also provide an unparalleled experience, look no further. Lesley Rhyne Read Less -
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Taylor Sent on 02/20/2024
Amazing Photo Team!
There are not enough words to describe how amazing our experience with La Vie was. From engagement shoot to wedding day, the team made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and delivered the MOST amazing photos we could have ever imagined. Everything was delivered in an online album in a timely manner, and edited to perfection! I wish there was an option for more than 5 ⭐️ - do not hesitate with booking La Vie! -
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Bethanie Sent on 11/15/2023The Absolute BEST!!
Working with La Vie was such a wonderful experience!! We received such amazing feedback from all of our friends and family regarding how much they enjoyed their interactions and professionalism. Additionally, the lead photographer, Jose, was instrumental in being such a great support for me on my big day!! I didn't feel nervous until I started getting ready and he knew exactly what to say to help me feel as calm as I possibly could have been! We have only seen a couple sneak peeks but the work already is incredible - They knew the exact shots to take and were so wonderful in managing all of our guests, even the little ones. From their personable demeanor to their professionalism, I would use them again in a heartbeat. I can't say enough wonderful things about how much we loved working with them! -
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William Sent on 09/13/2023What Amazing Wedding photos and videos!
La Vie Studios is truly a one of a kind wedding photography team. They were able to work with us and capture our wedding in such a vibrant and unique way that truly captured the essence of the day. They captured everything from us getting ready, to the ceremony, to the after party and so much more. Just about every one of our guests got a beautiful photo. I highly recommend them for all your wedding photography and videography needs. -
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Myles Sent on 04/19/2023Great photos and great people
Gorgeous photos and great people (and you'll be spending a lot of time with your photographer so this matters more than you think). Worth the extra money. I'll let the photos speak for themselves -
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Whitney Sent on 03/22/2023They are the best!
Jose went above and beyond to make our photography dreams a reality. He was flexible as we developed our package and extremely responsive to all emails. On our wedding day, he arrived early, used every minute purposefully, and captured all the moments perfectly. He truly was a dream to work with, and I highly recommend him! -
Elizabeth Sent on 03/04/2023
Jose + la vie studios = best photographer in the game!
Choosing Jose and La Vie Studios for our wedding was the best decision we made for the wedding hands-down!!! They made coordinating and planning a timeline effortless and smooth, which was super helpful while planning the wedding myself. Every single picture we have is a winner, beautiful, personal, and frame-worthy! I've only had the pictures back for about a week and have already received several comments that they're the best wedding pictures anyone's ever seen, and I agree. On top of that, Jose was incredibly personable, funny, creative, and professional and worked insanely hard throughout the day to capture all the perfect moments! He was working very hard, but also felt like a part of the party interacting with the guests and family. My new husband and I are both pretty awkward photo subjects and he made it feel effortless and comfortable (which, trust me, is a struggle)! I cannot emphasize enough how gorgeous every single picture we have turned out! Jose and La Vie Studios get 10 out of 5 stars in my book-- we are incredibly grateful and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who needs professional photography or is planning an event! -
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Catalina Sent on 01/06/2023
La vie is the best
Jess, Jose and the whole La Vie team are dream photographers!! Their work speaks for itself with the simple, elegant, pure moments they capture. My experience with Jess from the first time I reached out was nothing short of perfect- she, as well as the team, were kind and very devoted to making our day special. They captured all the special moments and made pictures feel easy and were always there to guide us and our families through the day. They are dedicated, passionate, kind and so so talented.
Having a photographer capture moments that you will look back on for the rest of your life is imperative and I would look for them to capture this moment time and time again. I can’t ever thank them enough and if you are looking for a photographer you won’t find anyone better than La Vie!! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/09/2022Book. Them. Now.
1 word: Incredible. Everything you will ever want in your photos and MORE. Weddings are expensive and the investment I made in Jose & his team will last lifetimes. I will show these pictures to my kids, my grandkids, even strangers on the street!! Why I loved them? 1. I got to live in the moment and they captured everything without me needing to say anything 2. They are quick to respond, you can trust them, & they’re kind 3. The photos are INCREDIBLE. Just book them. Trust me, an internet stranger, BUT a past bride who didn’t trust anyone and is literally crying looking at her photos. Do it!! -
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Kimberly Sent on 11/08/2022
12/10 amazing
With all of the many many decisions there are to make in wedding planning, hiring a really great photographer was #1 on the priority list for me. After scanning many.. MANY options, I fell in love with the unique, gorgeous photography style La Vie Studios provides. I reached out and right away I had a call set up with Jess, who would later become our lead photographer 😉. By the end of that call I knew I wanted La Vie Studios to photograph our wedding. Jess was so fun and easy to talk to, her personality drew us in and made me feel like I had known her for years. Whenever I had a question she would cheerfully respond to me & it was always such a big help. When tour wedding day finally came, Jess and her team were beyond incredible. So professional, talented, and absolute bosses at navigating the craziness that comes with the morning of the wedding. Jess even went beyond her duties and wore many hats on our day, helping in many occasions, even at one point helping by putting a memory bouquet charm on my bridal bouquet when I didn’t have the time to. It was so pleasant to have them as our photographers, I did not need to worry for a second about anything being missed, Jess knew just where to be and when and got every shot we’d wanted. If all of that isn’t already enough to explain why you should book them, let me tell you our mouths were on the FLOOR when we received our wedding photo previews about 24 hour later. We were able to share photos right away and received so many compliments! The photos are so gorgeous I literally cried when I went through them at that’s just the previews! hahaha. Jess and her team captured our day so beautifully. I will never forget it. Jess, Thank you for being such a huge part of our day and capturing these memories that we will look back on for the rest of our lifetime. Words can’t express our gratitude! 🤍🫶🏻 -
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Samantha Sent on 10/18/2022
Best Photographer Ever!
Jose is the absolute BEST photographer ever!! He did the pictures for my wedding and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined.
He took such beautiful photographs capturing every detail on the best day of our lives.
He captured the day perfectly from beginning to end and it was a pleasure to have him a part of it!
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Sara Sent on 09/17/2022The Best Photography Experience
Jose and the La Vie Team could not have been more incredible on our big day. Even for an insanely indecisive person like myself, La Vie was an easy choice and one I did not hesitate to make. In fact, La Vie Studios was the very first vendor we booked for our wedding. After seeing Jose's gallery from a friend's engagement at Vizcaya (our venue), we knew that there was no one else to shoot our wedding. Jose and the La Vie Team were just a fantastic resource for us and provided us guidance throughout the entire planning process and day of - they are almost planners and photographers/videographers all in one. The Team made sure to capture every single moment of our day and made it possible for us to relive the best day over and over again. My husband and I would choose La Vie Studios a million times over. THANK YOU Jose and the incredible team, we are so grateful for these precious memories you've captured for us. -
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Cathryn Sent on 08/31/2022
Wedding Photographer
When I started booking vendors for my wedding I prioritized which ones were most important to me, which for me, was the photographer. I did a lot of research, and finally found la vie studios. The uniqueness of their photos really stood out to me. From the first time I contacted Jose at La Vie studios, he was so quick to respond and so friendly.
Jose and Jess are both so sweet. They were a lot of fun to photograph with and made me feel super comfortable. They were organized and always running on time or ahead of schedule. As the bride, I figured we would probably spend all of cocktail hour taking pictures. But they were able to get all of the pictures we asked for and sooo many more so we were able to attend the cocktail hour with everyone else. During the reception you hardly notice they are there taking pictures of you because they feel like another guest at the wedding.
Finally, the picture of our wedding couldn't be more perfect. Looking at them, I feel like I can relive the whole wedding day. The captured every little detail. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out! -
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Kristina Sent on 02/09/2022
La Vie was a dream!
I don’t know where to begin. From the moment we found La Vie Photography we were blown away by the attention to details, color treatments and real life that was captured in their images. After talking to Jose, I knew this was the team we wanted at our wedding. We booked our wedding pre-covid and they were flexible when we had to move our date. Leading up to the wedding, all contracts and communications were extremely professional and day of our wedding they arrived on time, stuck to the schedule and had everyone feeling at ease. We loved how much fun the whole team was - they were out on the dance floor, dancing while taking pictures/videos (my dad is still talking about how much he loved this). My husband is a serial non-smiler for pictures and Jose, Jess and the crew got so many awesome pictures of him genuinely smiling (teeth and all) and we only have the previews so far! I am so excited we have such beautiful memories of this day! I’ve cried tears of joy looking through them and remembering all of our favorite wedding moments. La Vie Photo/Video was worth every penny!
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Tameka Sent on 01/24/2022
Amazing and Beautiful
We had the pleasure of having our engagement and wedding photos take by La Vie Studios. Everything came out so beautiful especially the wedding video, I know these pictures will last a life time. La Vie gave us an experience we will never forget. -
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Vanessa Sent on 01/19/2022Most Epic Engagement/Wedding Pictures Ever!
La Vie Studio and personnel were truly a joy to work with. Special shout out to Jose who made this aspect of our wedding process beyond simple! He took the time to get to know William and I and honestly captured every moment of our special day beautifully! Can't wait to work with them again in the future! -
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Gail Sent on 12/17/2021The best in the industry
I had the incredible pleasure of working with Jose and his team. If you are looking for a photographer/videographer- STOP YOUR SEARCH! Because you have found them-they are by far some of the best I have ever worked with. Super kind, professional and very very talented.
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Frank Sent on 11/05/2021Incredible Experience
When my fiancé and I discussed what was most important to us about our wedding, I said food and she said pictures. I’m glad I listened to her because Jose and La Vie studios were incredible. They were so fun to work with and the pictures came out amazing. They kept us on time and got some very cool and unique shots. They were super organized, talented and professional. It became very clear that they are in a league of their own. Thank you so much. Highest of regards in my book. -
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Victoria Sent on 08/05/2021Incredible
We used La Vie Studios for both photography and videography and they were absolutely incredible!! They captured every special moment, twinkle, laugh, tear and essence of our wedding. Initially we were debating whether to have video because it was a last minute Covid wedding, but after seeing the footage and everything they captured, we were so happy we did.
The entire team was amazing and we could not be happier with the final result. Not only do we love the photos, but all of our friends and family do too! Everyone who has seen our photos (and insta friendly one-minute trailer video) have praised the amazing job La Vie did and the moments they captured. Search no further, hire La Vie for your event! -
Aly G. Sent on 03/30/2021
Highly recommend wedding photographer/videographer
I am so lucky to have La Vie Studio capture my wedding day. Jose was so easy to work with and very easy to communicate with leading up to our special day. His team was kind, timely and professional. Every single photo from the wedding was perfection. I have had so many family and friends reach out to me to get their information based on their friendliness on the day of and after reviewing the images they captured. Your wedding photos and video are the memory of your wedding, and this team is worth every penny! -
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Allison Sent on 01/31/2021
Excellent Photo/Video Team
We hired La Vie Studios for our wedding in December 2020 in Key Largo for both photo and video (we also had them do our engagement shoot in 2019). Jose was our dedicated photog and he was great, very friendly, lots of fun, professional, and a great artistic eye. He and his team were wonderful at the wedding and guests commented on how great the photographers were. They were flexible on adding some additional hours of coverage last minute (in addition to moving the entire event 9 months due to the pandemic). We love the photos and the short video clip that we've seen so far and would not hesitate to strongly recommend La Vie Studios to anyone!! -
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Elaine Sent on 08/26/2020
Absolutely incredible working with La Vie Studios!
Completely wonderful experience working with La Vie Studios for my Key Largo wedding. They are so easy to work with, -- interacting beautifully with our crazy family on the day of and pulling off shots I never even realized they were taking because of how unobtrusive their style is! Their work is so gorgeous, vibrant and happy. I am completely blown away by the photos they sent us and cannot possibly recommend them enough! Thank you! -
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Nicole Sent on 07/22/2020
Highly Recommend La Vie Studios!
Jose and Jess from La Vie Studios are a dream to work with. I loved all of the samples wedding galleries on their site and knew that I wanted them to photograph our wedding. I booked La Vie prior to the pandemic and it was the best decision I made. I just received our full gallery and I am in love with all of the pictures. I'm having a hard time trying to pick which ones to print and put up in our new house. Jose and Jess make you feel at ease through the entire process from booking all the way through the wedding day. As soon as I met them, I knew it was going to be a great experience. Thank you La Vie for photographing our wedding day and allowing us to relive the memories forever through the images. I'm obsessed, highly recommend. -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/11/2020
Thankful for La Vie!
This is lonnnnng over due! Coming up on our 1 year anniversary re watching our video, looking through the memories there's only one person to thank. La Vie studios did such an amazing job. Having these moments captured is truly priceless. David and I cannot thank you guys enough. True professionals that put love into their craft, creating more than just photos and videos. Real memories you can love and share forever! -
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Sapir Sent on 05/25/2020La Vie Studios are A++++
y wedding was postponed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My fiance and i decided instead of postponing everything indefinitely, we'd throw a small ceremony in a family member's backyard. Jose and Jess worked with us on their original proposal and not only gave us amazing engagement photos, also split the time from our package to cover our backyard wedding and agreed to honor their original price for the eventual party, when those are allowed again. The photos are as good as all the other reviewers say, but more importantly, Jose is so positive and so on board with all your ideas. He made us feel like fun, goofy, beautiful geniuses. Also, every single woman and gay man at our backyard event asked me for his number. He is too handsome to be behind the camera.
If you're on the fence between La Vie and another photographer, and you want to know your photographer will be a partner to you on your big day or event, go with La Vie. They are more than just excellent photographers. They are excellent people.
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Christina Sent on 03/26/2020Best in the business!!!
La Vie Studios deserves the highest rating possible!! We knew from the first time we met them that they were the ones we wanted for our wedding day. We saw their work so we already had high expectations, yet they still exceeded them! Not only are we in love with all of the pictures they captured, but they treat you like long-lost friends the whole time which majorly helps people like us who are awkward behind a camera (and also makes it a blast!). They knew exactly how to work with us so that you couldn’t even tell we’re awkward & gave clear directions that we desperately needed. They even kept us on our timeline and reminded us to take the pictures we had requested when we forgot. I will forever recommend them to everyone that needs photographers. Jess and Jose, we are forever grateful. Our pictures look like works of art and action shots instead of only portraits which was exactly what we were looking for. The pictures perfectly bring back all the memories and emotions and I could rant and rave about how they are the best in the business all day long! -
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Valentina Sent on 02/06/20201000% worth it.
The folks at La Vie Studios are fairy godparents because they make your dreams come true. Please hire them. They are 1000% worth it.
They are the perfect combo of professionalism and playfulness. At our wedding they communicated effectively and kindly with everyone for the formal photos and played along with the candid moments as they happened. They also had an eye for some truly incredible shots which brings me to my next point.
The final product, the photos, are incredible. I’m the biggest critic of photos of myself but I feel so beautiful in the photos La Vie Studios took. Trust them when they ask to take a shot because they have a vision that knows no bounds. These are truly beautiful and magical photos and with the wedding day itself being such a blur, it is SO nice to have these as a reminder. -
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Daniela Sent on 02/01/2020
Best Photographers in da 305!!!
I am soooo happy with my wedding photos! If you are just as awkward as me and not use to taking photos FEAR NOT! Jose will come to your rescue and make you feel comfortable. All of my guests and people that have seen the photos are in AWE! They came out so candid and naturally but also sooo beautiful capturing how our wedding was and all of its happiness! I really highly recommend them!! -
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Nicole Sent on 01/26/2020Hire them for their style, love them for their personality
Jess and Jose = the best ever! Who would have thought that randomly meeting at the tiniest wedding expo ever would have resulted in me finding the two most perfect photographers?! Humble, kind, real, and talented are just a few words I would use to describe Jess, Jose and the La Vie Studios team. From the capturing all the special moments before the wedding to always being everywhere during the ceremony and reception, Jess and Rey made my husband and me feel so comfortable. I have been thoroughly impressed by not only the quality of the photography, but by the quality of those that make the photography possible. To Jess, Jose and the La Vie Studios, thank you so much for your hard work, dedication, and overall awesomeness! -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/22/2019Just do it!
There is no better out there I have no doubt! From the first conversation to the day of and now seeing our pictures, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Professional, punctual and the best at what they do. Their photos have already brought back so many special moments that get lost in the chaos of the day.
Our guests and vendors alike cannot say enough about how amazing the photos are, in addition Jose and team as great people left a lasting impression. The most advice I got while planning was on the photographer and if that is the benchmark for success, we hit a grand slam! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/12/2019The best of the best!
Ok, so there is no way I can top Holly's novel because she hit every point I wanted to mention and more! So here is a short sequel to her novel lol.
So our experience with La Vie Studios is so beautifully intricate that we have to call it MAGIC! My fiance and I were in a long-distance relationship the majority of our engagement, so Jess and Jose accommodated our first meeting to be via Whats App Video Chat. Our conversation with Jess and Jose has been one of the highlights of our wedding journey. We felt like we were adopted into their family and interacted like long-lost Cuban primos that laughed, joked, and collaborated well! We knew that if a What's app chat made us feel such genuine vibes that we did not have to look any further. We booked immediately and did not regret our decision to research any other photographers. They are that OUTSTANDING! During that convo, we mentioned that we wanted to do our engagement session in the big city of NYC, and Jose was so onboard! During our NYC trip, Jose knew how to balance professional and fun so well! We hit all our NYC favorite spots that day, and it did not feel like we were being photographed.
Jose cracked jokes and had this way of making us smile that it felt so natural. We just had a blast that trip and would do it all over again! If you plan an NYC engagement or wedding, ask Jose where to find the best banana pudding, it's delicious! Our engagement pictures were on another level, and we can't wait to showcase them in our NYC apartment soon! In between our engagement and wedding, we stayed connected to Jess and Jose via Instagram and FB, stalking them and going gaga over their work, which speaks volumes for itself (such great talent). Come our wedding day; the La Vie team did not come short of their amazingness. They came through for us and treated us, once again, like family! One of our guests came up to us and commented on how spiffy Jess and Jose looked and how well they treated our guests! Their videography team was professional, funny, and so kind! We just got our sneak peek a week after the wedding, which is MAGICAL on their part because they are busy busy busy! There is an emotion that my husband and I get when we saw our first wedding pictures because they captured the best day of our lives so well!
We appreciate Jess and Jose so much and love them for who they are, what they stand for, their work ethic, their charisma, and their ability to walk into a room with humbleness, joy, professionalism, and genuineness! It is hard to find people like Jess and Jose, and we will forever treasure them and brag about them for years to come! They will forever be part of our Sotolongo family, and we will always turn to them to capture the best moments of our lives! -
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Stephanie Sent on 10/24/2019The perfect choice
I can't say enough amazing things about Jose & Jess. From when I first reached out with 100 questions and Jess was patient, sweet, and welcoming. To my engagement shoot with Jose which was such a great and fun experience. My husband and I are not use to taking pictures but Jose did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable & made us laugh. Then to my wedding day, where I could not ask for a better photography team. Added zero stress and caught amazing moments.
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Holly Sent on 10/23/2019The best ever.
I'll start with this to save you time and effort in planning, in case you don't have time to read my novel of praise… Book La Vie Studios for photo and video… for your wedding, proposal, or anything special you want captured forever… just do it. & now for my novel of praise.
My husband did a ton of research before his surprise proposal and found/chose Jose at La Vie Studios to capture it.
From day one of our engagement and wedding planning journey La Vie Studios never ceased to amaze us and were the first to make us feel right at home in Miami. Literally right away Jose seemed like a friend we’d known for years. No awkward posing, uncomfortable, miserably long unnatural photos. Also, for everyone who hates photos – my groom can testify how painless they make it (and all the guys said ‘Amen’). Jose and Jess (& all La Vie Studios squad) are the best vibes to surround yourself with and just good people, never making you feel judged or like a stranger. They were by far the first vendor we booked, as it was by far the most obvious choice. They even helped us out with recommendations for other vendors we struggled to find. They are great with communication, responding to emails/texts as promptly as if you’re their closest friend and only client. Even though they actually have a zillion clients because they’re incredible. Their turn around time is impressive to say the least. We received our engagement sneak peak within 48 hours of the surprise session and the full gallery not much longer after. Our (very generous) wedding sneak peak was in our inbox within days and the huge full photo gallery/ all videos were emailed to us about 5 weeks after the wedding. & the end result photos and videos? We’re obsessed. Their attention to detail is unreal. I can’t count how many comments we received that our wedding photos should be in a magazine.
Now… All this speaks about their amazing character, work, talent, professionalism, and devotion to their clients; but most importantly, they captured my husband and I in the most precious moments of our lives. They captured priceless forever memories from the moment my husband got down on one knee to our last tear-filled wedding dance. Nothing forced, nothing unnatural, just us and truly us, our love, our laughs, our friends and family, how much fun we (and everyone) had, our crazy dance moves, our biggest memories and tiniest most special fleeting moments, our uniquely us forever love story. Their work will fill our homes and our best days, and when we face challenges, one look at the true love they captured will remind us exactly why we’re on this journey together.
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Emilee Sent on 07/16/2019
Magnificent photos and professionalism!
WOW!! Not enough words could describe the professionalism and creativity that Jose Mena has! I am so HAPPY we hired him for our wedding. Not only did our photos turn out stunning, he was such a pleasure to work with. He's a seasoned photographer and made the day run seamlessly while also being everywhere! THANK YOU FOR PHOTOS AND MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!! -
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Linda Sent on 06/20/2019
Amazing Photographers
I had the pleasure of working with Jose and Jess from La Vie Studios at a wedding at Fairchild Garden. They had great attention to detail and a high level of professionalism. They were really easy to work with and got all the necessary photos in without skipping a beat. Their turnaround time was impressive and their images were simply spectacular! I would not hesitate to recommend Jess and Jose for your wedding or event. -
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Mr. Sent on 06/16/2019The Best Wedding Photographers in Miami
We loved working with La Vie Studios for our destination wedding in Miami Beach in April 2019. Jess and Jose are the most talented, fun, easy-going, and downright hilarious photography duo! What first caught our eye was the beautiful composition and liveliness of their photos – they were capturing the art in life and not projecting art onto life, a subtle distinction that made them stand out from other companies. Also, the vibrancy of colors and expert manipulation of natural light gave their photos a sun-soaked distinctly MIAMI vibe that we wanted to capture on our special day. We worked with Jose and Tara on our wedding day and they did not leave our side capturing beautiful atmospheric shots, getting-ready shots, first-look, Baraat procession shots, traditional portraits and our favorites, the candids! We want to give a special shout out to Jose who tirelessly organized the perfect flow of shots for each segment of our wedding over the course of 12 HOURS. Jose, you were the hardest working man at our wedding and we can’t thank you enough for your brilliant artistry, phenomenal cool-headedness and ingratiating spirit. The resulting photos from La Vie’s talented lens masters are an explosion of dazzling colors and energetic vitality conveyed in every frame. Our friends and family are blown away by the photos and swear they look editorial. La Vie Studios, Jose, Jess and Tara are the best photographers in Miami and they will elevate your wedding photos to high art giving your family the most precious heirloom that takes you back to the exact time, place and FEELING of every moment on your special day. From the fullness of our hearts, thank you La Vie Studios! *Mic drop* -
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Grace Sent on 06/11/2019Editorial-level Photographers
We did our engagement shoot and wedding photos with Jose and both times he blew our minds. We had a great time shooting even though my husband was very camera-shy going into the first shoot. Jose made him comfortable and even smile naturally. Our guests from our wedding even came up to us and told us how great he was. The results: When we got our photos back, we were in shock. We looked like we were in a magazine. The quality of the images are incredible. Our photos aren't like everyone else's with us kissing and the sunrays coming through our faces or awkward, unnatural positing. You could tell we were having a great time and feel the love through the images. They truly are one-of-a-kind! -
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Meghan Sent on 03/07/2019March 2, 2019 Wedding
Jess was a blast to work with! The teaser photos she sent us are amazing and we are so excited to see the res. Jess was super helpful throughout the planning process and offered suggestions throughout the way. -
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Jessica Sent on 01/07/2019La Vie Studios is our forever 1st choice!
Jose and Jess really out do themselves! Our wedding was perfect! And the sneak peeks they had waiting for us in our email before we even got home :) it was a nice surprise and best way to end the evening. We recommend them for any event and will definitely be using them in the future -
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Ellen Sent on 01/05/2019The most wonderful and unique photographers!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jose and Jess from La Vie Studios. I probably spent the most time researching photographers more than any other vendor. It was the most important thing for me. When I contacted photographers, I sometimes spoke with an assistant or receptionist. If you contact La Vie, you will speak with Jose and Jess, which makes you so much more comfortable when planning. I could get to know them a bit before the wedding. The reason I picked La Vie is because their one of a kind style. They seem to capture so many stunning candid shots, nothing looks manufactured and they don't over edit anything. I really wanted to look like 'US' in our photos, and they captured us so well. I also love their use of scenery around them specifically plants. They listened to my request and I have so many pictures that highlight the beauty around us, the trees, the church, the ocean. But most of all, they seemed to always be there throughout the reception. I would see a guest and think, 'Oh I need a photo' and there one of them would be, ready to catch the moment. I received our preview photos 48 hours later and was amazed. I will cherish the photos forever! -
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Arleena Sent on 11/08/2018La Vie for Life!!
So thankful to have found La Vie Studios!! We decided on La Vie for our wedding in 2/2019.....but had our engagement photos in June 2018. This was a right choice all the way! Great customer service, attention to detail, recommendations, and can’t beat the price. I’ve only had the chance of working with Jose so far for the engagement photos at Cauley Square (which my fiance and I changed the appointment time last minute, but Jose was so flexible and understandable!). Jose was THE BEST in guiding the session and the pictures came out truly stunning. Cannot wait until working with them again for the wedding. Excellent choice! -
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Staci Sent on 11/04/2018La vie studios is amazing!
From the moment I emailed La Vie Studios, they were amazing. In fact, I even told Jess I had never met a person who responds to emails as fast as she did...seriously...like within minutes of asking her a question, I would get a response back-no matter the hour or the day. She was AWESOME.
When I looked up La Vie Studios, I instantly fell in love with their style. They do much more than your "traditional" wedding portraits which is exactly what I was looking for. I loved everything about them! And when I finally met them the day of the wedding, I could not have been more pleased. Jose and Jess were absolutely the sweetest, most fun, people. They made everyone feel super comfortable and even my husband who HATES taking pictures, felt so relaxed with them. Nothing ever felt staged-they were just so much fun and doing out of the box pictures which I loved. You can tell how passionate Jose and Jess when it comes to photography. Not only did we end the night knowing that I had GREAT photos to remember our special day, but I also felt like we made some friends. They are truly talented at what they do and even better, they are great people. -
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Julieta Sent on 10/30/2018
Simply the best!
We are extremely happy that we had La Vie Studios in charge of our wedding pictures. Jess and Jose are amazing and have a great personality that made our wedding day less stressful. They are great to work with! Super professional, responsive, punctual and extremely helpful overall. They took note of some specific pictures we wanted and they captured them beautifully! Could not be happier with how the photos came out, they are great artistic shots and they look amazing. We have awesome venue photos, portraits, getting ready photos etc… They delivered a great mix of photos that captured the entire night perfectly!! We would not recommend going with anyone other than Jess and Jose for your event photography, they are the best and we are forever grateful!!!
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Allie Sent on 10/27/2018The absolute BEST!
Jess and Jose are not only incredibly talented, they are so easy and fun to work with! When I first visited their website I fell in love with their photos, but when I spoke with Jess over the phone I knew her personality would be perfect to capture our intimate destination wedding. Many of the photographers I spoke with weren’t flexible in the packages they offered, and Jess took the time to understand our vision for the day and create a package that we were comfortable with. The only time my husband and I have taken professional photos was for our engagement, so we were expecting to feel a little uncomfortable. Jess and Jose made us feel so relaxed and managed to capture all of the shots we wanted without us feeling like we were posing for the camera all night. They got us our sneak peek photos back in less than 24 hours! I was stunned not only by the quick turn around time, but also the quality of their work! Hire them, you won’t regret it! -
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David Sent on 09/14/2018Jose & Jess are simply the best choice! They mix photography, with sincerity, with art, with professionalism. They put all that together and end up providing you with pictures of moments you will never want to forget!! My wife and I are superbly happy with our sneak peak wedding photos. They were amazing through the whole process, even the guests and wedding planner had nice things to say about them. I highly recommend them!
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Hillary Sent on 07/12/2018Jess and Jose were phenomenal. They were such a positive addition to the day, and the pictures are fantastic. We were balling on a budget, and they went above and beyond to make sure that our needs were met. The cameras didn't feel out of place at all because these two are total pros. The energy was positive and mellow, and we had a great time goofing off with them.
A few weeks before our wedding we had a video chat to talk about what we wanted out of their service and the ideas we had for photo opportunities. We laid out a tentative schedule to make sure that we had the best use of time. The day before our wedding we had a phone call to make sure the timeline was still a go. We definitely felt like our time was in good hands with these two, and we loved that they were proactive about making sure we got the most out of our time. The day of, nothing went according to schedule (lol), but these two were cool cucumbers about it.
The platform La Vie Studios uses is super user-friendly. We were able to access all of our photos, organized in albums, and download them instantly. The amount of time we waited was standard, but beat our expectations by two weeks! It was definitely worth the wait.
The pictures are gorgeous. We were all blown away seeing the shots they took of our ceremony, I'm going to cry (in a good way) just thinking about it.They managed to snap excellent photos of our family and friends that we're going to cherish forever.
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Maren Sent on 04/12/2018I can’t tell you happy we are to have had Jose and Jess at our wedding. They were AMAZING!!! Jose, was phenomenal, from the moment I first reached out to him, he was the utmost professional. He left me with no doubt I made the right decision in hiring La Vie Studios to shoot my wedding. He worked with me on creating a custom package that worked within my price point, answered all my questions and was more than accommodating to any changes with my timeline. On the day of the wedding, Jose and Jess scouted the hotel to find the perfect location to shoot our first look. I was so nervous and they both put me at complete ease. Having them there allowed me to feel comfortable enough that they were able to create amazing images. I was blown away by the gallery that I received of my finished wedding photos. The pictures just brought the biggest smile to my face, I can't tell you how happy I was the results! They are BEAUTIFUL! Anyone wondering who to hire for their wedding photos should look no further than La Vie Studios, you will not be disappointed!!!
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Mia Sent on 04/11/2018We could not have asked for better photographers! They were so attentive and patient with our large group. Their photos really captured the love that the groom and I share for each other and our guests! They were there through the entire day from getting ready to leaving the venue on the shuttle! The groomsmen and groom had a blast getting ready and having their pictures taken in the moment rather than as a structured setting. I received teasers of our wedding within 48 hours and cannot wait to see the rest. I highly recommend these two!
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Rosemary Sent on 03/27/2018Jessenia is a dream! She's so sweet and accommodating and goes ABOVE and BEYOND. Not only did she take our pictures, but she held my lipstick and she drove us to our location before our reception AND to the reception as well! She was on time on the day of the event and was incredibly fast with getting us our pictures (6 weeks, faster than anyone I know). Our second photographer, Alex, was also a treat to work with. It was as though he were not there at all (in a good way). I don't have anything negative to say about them, other than THANK YOU! -
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Diana Sent on 01/12/2018Jess and Jose are not only amazing photographers, but amazing people. They weren't just the photographers they became our friends, who just so happen to be taking pictures of us all day ;)
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Aaron Sent on 12/05/2017Boy were we impressed. Jose is a phenomenal Photographer. He is incredibly professional and focused especially since we are pretty much the same age lol (Definitely not in a bad way, we are both ahead of our age group). I couldn't imagine our wedding without Jose. Between the tricks he has acquired over time and the unique style of photography, Jose alone is breath taking. Thank's a lot for the great work and being there when I needed you at the right time.
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Thais Sent on 10/24/2017When my fiancé and I started looking for photographers to take our engagement photos I didn’t think twice before messaging Jessenia! I had met her in school a few years back and seen her amazing work before, so it was a no brainer.
My fiancé and I never had a photo shoot, so we were actually pretty nervous and shy at first but the shoot went by so fast, it was so easy and we had a lot of fun doing it! For my second outfit change, my dress ripped and I almost started crying.. Jess made sure that the rip (it was on my chest..) didn’t show up in any photos and that it didn’t stop us from taking beautiful pictures. Some of my favorite photos from the shoot are actually with the ripped dress!
That same night Jess sent us a few sneak peaks since we were so excited to see the outcome! I was so happy because I thought it would take for ever to get pictures back. The full library was available just a few days later and we had like 100 pictures to chose from and hey were one better than the other!
We’re booking another shoot in the future for sure! Since my wedding won’t be in the country and I didn’t know they were willing to travel, we booked someone else. I hope they’re as good as Jess was! Definite recommend, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Jess! -
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Carolina Sent on 10/24/2017We were fortunate enough to work with both Jessenia and Jose for our wedding and we were beyond happy. They captured every moment and the quality of the photos were fantastic. They took the time to get to know us and understood what it was we wanted throughout out special evening. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and highly talented team.
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