Russ Levi Photography Reviews
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Allieandandrew Sent on 07/23/2025Russ is absolutely incredible!
Russ is absolutely incredible and was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding process!
We worked with Russ for both our engagement photos last year and our wedding, and both experiences exceeded our expectations. Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning — he delivered over 1,800 beautiful images that perfectly capture the emotion and joy of our special day. You can truly feel the love and happiness in every shot.
What sets Russ apart is his dedication to his craft and his clients. The weekend before our wedding, he went above and beyond to help prepare by second-shooting a wedding at our venue specifically to scout the lighting for our wedding photos. This level of commitment is unmatched and really shows how much he cares about delivering the best possible results.
Throughout the planning process and on our wedding day, Russ was completely professional and worked seamlessly with all our other vendors. He captured all the moments that mattered most to us, and his style beautifully reflects the emotion of the day.
As an added bonus, he delivered our photos quickly and his editing work is fantastic. We cannot recommend Russ highly enough — if you want a photographer who truly goes the extra mile and delivers incredible results, he's your guy! -
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Hannah Sent on 01/20/2024Wonderful Wedding Photographer!!
We are so beyond thankful that we had Russ Levi as our wedding photographer!! From the very first meeting, he was so kind and clear that he wanted to help fulfill OUR vision. We definitely wanted to share with all the couples out there about our wonderful experience with him.
Russ was super fun to have for our big day. The bridesmaids love to joke around, and we were being silly throughout our “getting ready” time. Russ captured our ridiculous personalities, and was even game to jump in with a joke or two.
When it came to photographing the wedding ceremony and reception, we were so delighted to see the pictures because we have a great balance of the typical photos you expect to see (walking down the aisle, kiss, formal family photos, speeches, first dance, etc.) but also some really sweet yet unexpected moments (a young cousin napping, us newlyweds cracking up at a ceremony mishap, guests dancing up a storm, us being competitive at a Street Fighter 6 arcade station that we had set up for the guests, etc.)
It was during the outdoor photo session with the wedding party and close family, however, that Russ’s vision and experience in the Sonoma/Bay Area really shined. Russ knew our wedding venue like the back of his hand, and he took us to many different locations at the venue. As a result, we now have a diverse combination of natural, artwork, and vineyard photos to treasure forever. He captured so many different styles – we have glam, we have silly, we have traditional, and more! The grooms party in particular has a flair for the dramatic, and Russ made our dream of looking like GQ models a reality. Russ was great in giving us very helpful directions for posing and—looking back at the photos—we love his visualization and composition! Finally, he KNOWS his golden hours so we have absolutely gorgeous sunset photos. He knew exactly when and where to take us to capture the beauty of our venue.
In sum, we highly, highly, highly recommend Russ Levi as your wedding photographer. -
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Omeed Sent on 07/16/2022
The best photographer!
Our favorite! My wife and I fell in love with Russ' work and professionalism. They say that the vendor you see most during your wedding is your photographer, and we couldn't have been more thrilled to spend our day with Russ!
Starting with our early conversations, we could immediately tell that Russ was an intelligent and talented photographer. He broke down Nestldown's timeline and explained everything that we could expect leading up to our wedding. He also understood that we weren't used to taking professional photos which is why we decided to use him as our photographer for our engagement photos.
The engagement photoshoot was an incredible experience. It was fun, adventurous, and a learning experience for my wife and I. We became very comfortable with Russ and his style. Best of all, the photos turned out amazing!
The wedding itself was tightly planned and we were able to take all the photos we wanted. We captured moments with our wedding party, family, friends, and us as a couple. Even the photos of the event came out perfect. My wife and I can't stop going through our wedding photos and reliving the day! I highly recommend hiring Russ as your photographer for any event! -
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Magdalena Sent on 10/18/2020
Russ is the MOST talented photographer!
Russ is by far the most spectacular vendor we worked with for our September 2019 wedding! I found Russ' portfolio online and his photos were stunning- deep colors, contrast, lively and full of expression- and not overly exposed and washed out like is the trend with most engagement and wedding photos I see. We hired Russ to do our engagement photos, and from the moment we arrived, he was so friendly and made us feel immediately comfortable. He expertly provided direction as he took our photos but also captured gorgeous candid shots throughout. When he shared the photo gallery with us, we were blown away! It was a no brainer to hire Russ to do our wedding photos as well. On our wedding day, Russ and his co-photographer were prompt and brought such a positive and fun energy. The photos he captured are INCREDIBLE! So much raw emotion and an eye for capturing gorgeous light and scenery. We wholeheartedly recommend Russ! He is SO talented! -
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Corinne Sent on 05/18/2017My fiancé and I knew we wanted more than just the basic, awkward engagement photos you see nowadays. After looking at Russ’s website, the decision to hire him was clear. His photos are rich and captivating. They tell a story. On top of his stunning photography, he was extremely professional and quick to respond to our inquiries. Even though our photo shoot was only at 2 locations, he made it seem like 5 or 6. He really knows how to use the space and light to its full potential. I do not consider myself to be photogenic, and rarely like any pictures of myself, but I absolutely adore the pictures Russ took. If you are looking for a photographer to capture genuine moments, not just cheesy poses, Russ is your guy. Highly recommend. Will use him again in the future.
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