OC Yousif Photography Reviews
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Jill K. Sent on 01/05/2023The BEST there is!
We had been looking for a photographer a couple months before we found OC. We looked at website after website and were disappointed to see most of the packages available were rather bland and “cookie-cutter.” We were particularly disappointed to see that booking a photographer seemed akin to just getting someone scheduled to take pictures.
How pleasantly surprised we were when we first sat down with OC!
If you want someone who brings passion instead of templates to your wedding…someone who is an artist instead of someone who is just there taking pictures for five or six-hour blocks...then look no further than OC. When he told us he doesn’t charge by the hour—he charges by the event, I thought we’d merely have him for a little longer than expected. He was there from the minute my makeup started going on until the last dance of the evening. His endurance is impressive. He not only captured multiple angles of every moment, he included an extra location and never missed a beat—the entire day! Wedding days are long—and ours was no exception. He was there all day during the wedding and several meetings leading up to the big day. He is a true professional.
And really, by the time our wedding was over and we got the pictures, we knew OC and his brilliant work well enough to highly recommend him to everyone for a variety of events. He is absolutely the best there is.OC Yousif Photography's reply:
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing me as your wedding photographer. I'm happy to hear that I exceeded your expectations and provided a unique and personalized experience. It was a pleasure to work with you and I appreciate your recommendation to others. -
Jacqueline C. Sent on 12/08/2021
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10/10 would recommend OC for your wedding photographer. He exceeded our expectations in every way, it was such a pleasure working with someone so well rounded.
Great communication skills, responds quickly and is easy to talk to. Listens and adds his professional input when needed, this was much appreciated because I can be indecisive. Oc is also friendly and confident in his work which put us at ease.
Prompt, was early the day of my wedding ceremony. Efficient and got my wedding photos back to me edited quickly.
Professional and very talented at what he does. I can tell he is passionate about his job and this really reflects in the quality of his work. OC worked well together with Fadi who assisted him with lighting equipment. We felt we were in good hands with both of them.
OC was able to guide us in posing for each photo, he was very patient with us. We would be lost without his directions to be honest, he corrected our posture, the way my hair lied, where we held our hands and bouquet, etc. Bless his heart for constantly fixing my dress train, this really made all the difference in all the photos.
The quality of the photos blew me away especially for the price. I am not the most photogenic person so I was so worried prior to going into the photoshoot but there really was no need to stress. I was so blown away by my photos, they were so dreamy and breath taking. OCs photo editing is also on point. I loved that he was able to put together a quick video with highlights from our wedding photos.
Lastly, I really admired OC as a person he was very thoughtful. Whether it’s offering a ride, Starbucks pick me up-he is the type of person who puts others first. Hope to work with OC again one day in the future : )
OC Yousif Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be a part of your special day and capture those precious moments for you. I'm so glad that I was able to make the process easy and stress-free for you both.
It was a pleasure working with you and I'm happy to hear that you were satisfied with the communication, promptness, and quality of my work. It's always my goal to exceed expectations and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the posing guidance and photo editing as well. It's important to me that my clients feel comfortable and confident during the photoshoot, and I'm glad I was able to provide that for you.
Thank you for your kind words about me personally, it means a lot to me to be appreciated not just as a photographer but as a person as well. I would love to work with you again in the future if the opportunity arises! -
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Zahida Sent on 09/21/2020OC Yousif is Professional, Friendly, and Flexible
We absolutely loved working with OC! We initially met him last year and we liked his personality right away. He was honest and I liked his past work. What sold me was when he explained to me he charged by the day, not hour which is not the norm, but he was right, a wedding doesn't just last a few hours!
He responds very quickly and had great ideas that I hadn't thought of yet, showing he has alot of experience. Unfortunately since our wedding was postponed, we decided to elope. I changed locations and dates multiple times, but OC was always very flexible and responsive during this. During our elopement shoot, he even went above and beyond to take many photos of us, and I'm so grateful he did, because I loved it all! He made us feel comfortable and excited for it and took great shots, as well as some funny ones.
I cannot wait till our wedding reception to have even more memories photographed by OC, because I know he does his best to capture it all perfectly.OC Yousif Photography's reply:
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Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you both and I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience. I understand that wedding plans can change, especially during these times, and I'm happy to have been flexible and accommodating to your needs. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your elopement shoot and that I was able to capture those special moments for you both. -
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Nikki R. Sent on 04/13/2020Top Of the Line Photographer
We have nothing but great things to say about working with OC. From the beginning it was easy to see his passion for photography and knowledge of his trade. We initially met OC at the bridal bazaar and instantly knew he was our top choice based on our interaction with him and his portfolio. Before signing any contracts he was upfront and honest about what to expect in hiring a wedding photographer, and never pressured us into anything. Hiring OC was the best decision we made for our wedding process. During our engagement shoot, everything transitioned smoothly between shots. He made the occasion fun and light hearted while still seeing that focus behind the lens, making sure the moments were captured. He remained in contact with us throughout the editing process and lead up to the wedding; our familiarity working with OC allowed us to feel comfortable knowing our special day would be remembered perfectly.
On the day of the wedding, OC and his crew arrived and began taking landscape and set ups shots before our bridal party arrival. When we did, he was eager to work his craft while never making us feel taken aback from the moment. We can’t say enough about how easy it was working with OC, let me say, he conducted and captured our first look, WITH PERFECTION!! OC worked with us throughout the evening, making sure we captured shots with those we wanted as well as him following the events of our reception.
His post production detail was quite evident upon our receipt of our digital copies, his pictures were absolutely beautiful! Let me summarize by this; OC has a great personality, works with you and listens to what it is you are looking for, and of course, the results of his craft are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much OC for being a part of our day and documenting it so well. Not only will we look back on our pictures for the rest of our lives, but we made a friend in the process. -
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Hillary S. Sent on 12/01/2019OC Truly Captured the Magic!
To say we loved OC is an understatement. My husband and I had such a great experience working with him and would recommend him to anyone in a heart beat!!! Working with OC on our special day was honestly our favorite part of the day.
OC was extremely professional but also had such a fun personality. He helped keep our mood upbeat with lots of laughter, which is greatly appreciated since we did have several mishaps throughout the day.
His pictures came out beautiful! The lightening, the crisp clear images, and the fun natural poses all contributed to such gorgeous pictures that we will enjoy for a lifetime. He truly listened to the type of photos we wanted (light, fun and goofy) and captured it all perfectly. I'm shocked that the quality of his work was as affordable as it was. OC even did some last minute photoshop (due to a venue mistake) for no extra cost!
Our wedding had some mishaps and most of it seemed like such a blur, but OC was our shining light to the madness of the day and we couldn't be more thankful for choosing him as our photographer! Thank you OC!OC Yousif Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and capturing the magic of your special day. I am thrilled to hear that you loved the photos and that they captured the light, fun, and goofy atmosphere you were looking for.
I always strive to provide affordable yet high-quality photography services and I am glad to hear that you appreciated that. It was my pleasure to do the last-minute photoshop for you, I want my clients to have the best possible photos to cherish forever.
Thank you again for choosing me as your photographer, and I wish you all the happiness in your married life together! -
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Gabby L. Sent on 10/09/2019Worry-free
The process of working with OC in preparing for our wedding can be summarized in those two words. He was highly communicative and was more than willing to facilitate the whole planning process for the wedding to make sure that we have plenty of pictures to drool over. First, our engagement shoot was amazing. OC is very skilled and handles things professionally. He made us feel very comfortable and made the experience fun. He also worked with our budget from the beginning and helped us still get the most bang for our buck without compromising the quality of the work that he puts out. He gives you the entire day of your wedding to take pictures and does not charge by the hour so you are sure to have plenty of pictures of details and moments- both serious and wacky. He guided us through every step of the way so despite the changes of the timeline on that day, he still took plenty of portraits. We are so thrilled with our photos! And to think...we didn't really have to worry about what the pictures were going to look like, our experience with him from the early stages showed that we can trust that we will get amazing photos. We are thrilled about our photos!!OC Yousif Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you both and I'm glad to hear that I was able to make the whole process worry-free for you. Your engagement shoot was definitely a highlight for me as well and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I always try my best to work with my clients' budget and preferences to ensure that they get the best value for their money. I'm so happy to hear that you are thrilled with your photos and that you trusted me from the beginning. Thank you for choosing me as your photographer! -
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Matthew A. Sent on 09/20/2019Excellent and Attentive
It was great working with OC. He was very professional and was a pleasure to work with. -
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Alexandra P. Sent on 09/21/2019Best Photographer
OC Yousif was fun and very professional. From our engagement photo shoot to the day of our wedding he captured creative, fun, and emotional photos. From the engagement photo shoot he wanted to shoot another shoot because he wasn't satisfied with them even though we were. You should choose OC Yousif because he cares about the quality of pictures he delivers. -
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Chelsea R. Sent on 09/12/2019OC Yousif is fantastic!!
When we received our wedding photos from OC, we could not believe how well he captured so many beautiful moments throughout our wedding day!! Throughout the day and after the wedding, our friends and family told us over and over how much they loved his personality and his determination to get ‘the perfect shot’ every time he takes a picture! OC did our stunning Engagement photos, our incredible Wedding Day photos, and one day he will do our Baby Shower photos and our future child’s First Birthday portraits! We highly recommend OC Yousif Photography, you will not be disappointed! -
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Constance Sent on 10/21/2019
OC is the best!
OC photographed our wedding in June 2019 and he was one of the best vendors I hired. He spent the entire day with us and made sure that all my needs were met (including a Starbucks run). He paid attention to the specific pictures I asked for and made sure to capture all the details of my perfect day. One of the things that stuck out to me about the quality of his work is when I had guests leave early and OC quit eating his dinner so he could capture some pictures of the guests and myself; I thought that was very admirable and really showed that he puts his clients first. I felt so worry free having OC there and I am so very appreciative that I have his work to look back on and remember my beautiful day. Hiring OC is one of the best decisions a bride can make!OC Yousif Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you were happy with my services and that I was able to capture all the special moments of your big day. It was truly an honor to be a part of your wedding and I wish you all the best in your future together! -
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Tessa B. Sent on 01/31/2019
Best addition to our special day
We had a unique situation as we were planning our whole wedding from Texas! Of made the entire process so easy and was so flexible the entire planning process. On the day of, OC felt like he was part of the family and was so nice to enjoy the day with. He was so attentive to the tiniest details and it shows in our flawless photos. I can’t say enough great things about OC. You are getting more than your money’s worth! We could not have been happier with having OC as our photographer and we will continue to use him for everything! Anyone who is looking for a photographer, you just found him!! -
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Sandra Sent on 12/22/2018
If you don’t hire him - you will regret it!
OC was the best photographer decision for our wedding. Not knowing San Diego or anyone around, I was scared to hire someone unknown, but let me tell you - you will not only get the most amazing images he has an amazing personality. The day of the wedding he became like my assistant (I am sorry for that), but he was on everything. He ensure I was happy and nothing was stressing me out. Pictures are beautiful and everyone loved him.
Thank you so much OC! We will recommend you to everyone and will hire you for other events. -
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Krystle Sent on 10/03/2018OC is your best choice when picking any of your vendors, don’t even hesitate, if you are reading this you must call him now and see if he is available. Everyone knows that the photography is the most important part of the day. It is the memory you will have after everything is said to look back and remember.
We had the pleasure of having OC join us in New York for our engagement photos. He spent the whole day with us and then even met us for a few hours the next day to get some amazing shots from the top of the 30 Rock building. I was blown away when I received the photos back. The creativity and artistic touch he adds when capturing photos sets him apart from other photographers for sure. After our engagement shoot I was more than confident going into our wedding day that everything would be amazing.
Our wedding photos were stunning! I spent hours and hours looking at them and can’t even choose my favorites to frame. Unlike most other vendors I contacted prior, he stays the whole day for your event which is awesome because you will get every shot from beginning to end. He always goes the extra mile and truly wants to make sure you are happy. I feel like he tries to understand and connect with his couples so he can better capture their personalities and special day events. I can say that not only have we found the best and only photographer we will ever use for family and special events but a friend. A friend who knows I love ice cream :)
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Samar Sent on 07/28/2018OC Yousif was the greatest! He is the ONLY photographer that we met with and the only one who understands that wedding photographers shouldn't be trying to squeeze everything in to a couple of hours or to charge by the hour. He charges for the entire day!! For our wedding, this is what we needed because I wanted to be able to capture certain moments in the morning and all throughout the day. He came fully prepared and knew the kinds of shots that I was looking for. I didn't have to babysit him and tell him what I was looking for, he got it from the first meeting! OC Yousif was better at listening to what I wanted than my wedding coordinator and helped to control the crowds of guests who wanted pictures with us at the church. All the pictures were delivered in record time, and the shots he captured are truly amazing! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing photographer to capture our fun day!
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Tamara Sent on 07/01/2018He was an amazing!!! We love him!
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