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Silva & Silva Photography

Silva & Silva Photography

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    Martha Sent on 06/09/2020
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    Excellent!

    From start to finish, Gary was very accomodating with excellent communication. It was a little challenging to organize our COVID-19 wedding, but Gary was there to make it fun and easy for us! The pictures came out beautifully! Thank you Gary for making this day memorable!
    - Sean & Martha

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Martha & Sean for the wonderful review! It was my sincere pleasure to capture all the very special moments of your beautiful wedding. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and health! All my best, Gary
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    Whitney H. Sent on 07/20/2020
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    Fabulous Photographer

    Gary was wonderful to work with from the beginning to end. Our photographer cancelled with a weeks notice and I was in need of a new one ASAP- I was recommended to Gary by my officiant and he responded right away and was there for the wedding a week later. What a great personality he has! During the shoot he had us laughing and took great shots from all sides and angels. Afterwords he did a great job editing the pics and kindly sent us a few as we anxiously awaited the official thumb drive. And when that arrived we were really happy with the photos he took and complied for us. We highly recommend Gary to capture your special day!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you for the great review Whitney! All my best to you and Patrick.... I know the two of you will have a wonderful life together. All my best - Gary
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    Kelam Sent on 12/16/2017
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    Gary was a pleasure to work with!!! Very easy going and fun. I didn't give him much notice but he still rose to the occasion and surpassed all expectations. If you're looking for quality at a great price, look no further! Rest assure that you will have a wonderful and positive experience!!
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    Kimberly M. Sent on 11/10/2019
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    Above and beyond

    Gary went above and beyond! He responded to my inquiry probably 30 minutes after I sent the request. His prices are very reasonable and he just made the day even more fun. He gets all the traditional shots but was great about taking requests. And when a couple of boxes of decorations accidentally got left at my house, he loaded them up in his car and took them to the reception venue. We love Silva & Silva!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Kim! When I met you & Mike I immediately felt a connection and loved the fun wedding you two had planned. It was great to be a part of such a fun celebration of love and friendship and the reception at Ventiki was too much fun! You two will have a fabulous life together. Gary
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    Cherry S. Sent on 05/19/2019
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    5 Stars for Gary!!

    I would definitely recommend Gary! Not only is he a great photographer, he is also someone you can really trust. He is super professional and super punctual. He is also very, very helpful, accommodating, and patient, I can call him anytime! My husband and I had a great time during the wedding because Gary was just so fun to be with! When we received our photos, we're just so happy! They were sooo LOVELY! Again, thank you so much, Gary, for making my wedding super memorable and amazing! Maraming Salamat!!!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Hi Cherry & Kevin... thank you for the wonderful review! You two were a joy to work with and I truly enjoyed our time together creating such special memories! All my best to you both... Gary
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    Anthony N. Sent on 05/18/2019
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    Professional and Friendly

    When we first met Gary, it was clear he was very friendly and personable. During the ceremony, he was very respectful of the Church rules. Then during the reception, he was lively and fun. This is exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. We were very happy with the pictures we got, and look forward to working with him again.

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you SO much Anthony & Susie! It was a joy to be part of your wedding day and to get to know you both, your family and your friends. You two are a very special couple. All my best to you... Gary
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    Alysia B. Sent on 11/16/2019
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    Uniformly excellent, everything we hoped for. A real professional and fun to deal with.

    It was a pleasure working with Gary. He gave us excellent suggestions and, most important, the pictures were fabulous. We recommend him very highly.

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you for the great review Mike and Alysia! It was an absolute pleasure to be with you both on your amazing wedding day! All my best to you both. Gary
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    Becca A. Sent on 10/26/2018
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    We LOVE Gary Silva!

    We saw Gary in action at our friends wedding and just loved his energy, friendliness and when we saw their photos... WOW! When we got engaged and started looking we called Gary and met with him. He was so friendly and enthusiastic we knew he was the one. We are just thrilled that we chose Gary. He was amazing on the day of our wedding and he made us feel so comfortable taking photos and it was just FUN! He also got all the family involved and our friends too so we have fantastic photos with so many of us and everybody else at the wedding too. We highly recommend Gary if you want a photographer that gets involved, makes it fun and gets gorgeous photos that capture the love, romance and energy of a day that you work so hard for. Also his prices are affordable for all the service and photos you get. Our package included an album, an online album (you can download all the pics) and prints! We can't say it enough.... we HIGHLY recommend Gary... he's just got it all!!! Becca & Frank

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Becca and Frank for the wonderful review. I enjoyed getting to know you both and your wedding was amazing and I was honored to be a part of it. All my best to you both. Gary
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    Allysa Sent on 12/19/2017
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    Pierre & Gary compliment each other SO well. While my fiancé had NEVER done any professional photos, we immediately felt comfortable with them. They kept us laughing, gave us great direction, but also just allowed who we are together to come out naturally. I hate to admit it.... but, we had to reschedule twice. They were incredibly flexible and understanding with rescheduling- never charged us extra or made it seem like an inconvenience.

    We got our pictures back within a week and I loved that they hand-delivered our new engagement shoot library. Of course, the best part was when we looked at all of the photos together and had so many we really loved. We felt they captured who were were and looking back, there are moments we got so lost in moments together I don't even remember Pierre and Gary around us with cameras.

    Truly can't recommend them enough because on top of all of this... we really felt like they cared and simply loved being a part of our love story.

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    Jeanne O. Sent on 11/01/2018
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    Simply the best!

    We travelled all the way from Scotland to get married in Oxnard, California. Choosing the right photographer was therefore so important to us as communication between different time zones was key. As soon as we spoke with Gary and saw his work on-line, we knew he was the man for the job. His energy and enthusiasm is amazing and his approach to helping us with the many questions we had was so professional and extremely helpful. He had no problem at all meeting us prior to our big day to take some practise shots and this was so much fun. He has a way of making a nervous bride to be feel utterly at ease. His eye for angles and lighting is absolutely wonderful and he managed to capture the true emotion at the time so naturally. We were so excited therefore when our big day arrived and he was there before hand to meet our family and get to grips with our Scottish humour which takes a bit of getting used to! But what a day he made it! He blended in without being intrusive, he made everyone feel relaxed and he truly made our wedding experience the best it could have been!
    When we received our photos in a beautifully packaged box containing our flash drive after the arranged time which for wedding photos was amazing.. considering there was over 800 originally taken, we were utterly ecstatic.. very emotional and very grateful! They were amazing! We completely re-lived the day when we saw them. There were shots he captured of before the ceremony, during, after, Then the speeches and dinner and of course the dancing! We laughed, we cried and then we looked at them all over again. He had separated each part of the day into sub folders which was a very professional and helpful touch. We are still looking at them to this day!
    So... for anyone out there looking for a photographer who ticks all the boxes and more.. we highly recommend this genuine, talented and caring man.
    Gary... From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you all the way from Scotland for making our special day the most memorable of our lives! We will never forget you!


    Jeanne and Fred xx

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Jeanne and Fred... I feel so lucky and honored to have met you both and to be part your big day. You two are simply amazing, as a couple and individuals, and your family & friends were too much fun. Thank you for such heartfelt review... I could not be happier that you loved your experience with me and that your wedding photos are all that you hoped for and you'll enjoy them for years to come. I can't wait to go to Scotland and have some pints at your favorite pub! Sending wishes for a lifetime of happiness and joy to you both and your families. All my best, Gary
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    Ryan O. Sent on 12/09/2018
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    Amazing!

    Silva &Silva Photography was incredible to work with from the beginning. We planned a location wedding, so after our initial meeting with Gary, all of our correspondents was either through email or by phone and Gary made us feel 100% confident going into our special day. Gary captured everything exactly how we discussed and his extra added creativity and artistic vision made our final images, even more breathtaking than we could have imagined. Even all of our guests were impressed with Gary and raved about how much fun he was.

    Thank you Silva & Silva Photography for capturing our special day in a way we will always be able to look back on and smile. You guys truly are amazing....

    Ryan & Kim
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    Christina Sent on 07/23/2018
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    We absolutely love Gary. We hired Gary for both of our daughter's weddings. He is so friendly and is loves to interact with your guests. He will get genuine smiles from all your guests, from the flower girl to your 85 year old grandmother. He is very professional never stuffy. He truly cares about what is important to you on your special day. Thank you Gary for all the special memories for both our daughters and our new son-in-laws. You're the best!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you SO much Christina! It was such an honor to photograph both your daughter's weddings and I'm thrilled that you, Ashley and Heather appreciate my enthusiasm for what I love to do and your wedding photographs. Much happiness to you all! Cheers.. Gary
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    Ashley Sent on 07/23/2018
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    Gary was absolutely wonderful. I have already suggested him to a couple of friends that will be getting married soon. Everyone at the wedding thought he had the greatest personality and he really clicks well with all of the guests. We just got our wedding photos and album back and every photo is absolutely beautiful or absolutely hilarious. I would hire Gary again in a heartbeat. I can say nothing but good things about the service he provided. I now have engagement photos and wedding photos that I will cherish forever. Thank you a million times Gary you were absolutely wonderful!!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Ashley so much for the amazing review! It was fantastic to photograph your engagement photos and your wedding day. You had such a beautiful wedding and you and Wyatt are an amazing couple. I wish you both so much happiness and thank you for letting me be part of your big day. All my best... Gary
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    Molly Sent on 06/12/2018
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    I cannot describe how absolutely wonderful my experience was with Pierre & Gary. We met them first for during our engagement shoot and they were an absolute hoot. First off, they teach you all the tricks/trades to hide big hips and beer gut bellies, they joke around to keep you smiling and work off each other. Right off the bat, we were very comfortable with them and the session was relaxed with beautiful resulting pictures! They provide direction and suggestions, but also listen to your wants/desires so you get what you want. And the wedding was superb. Everyone loved them! They know how to talk to people to capture real emotion and Gary was so good with children! The wedding pictures were delivered in a timely fashion (both online and a usb). This is the couple to pick if you want gorgeous pictures at a reasonable price with a relaxed and happy environment!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Molly! It was such a joy to work with you and Brandon. Your families and friends were amazing and we're thrilled you love your wedding photos.
    All our best to both of you!!! Gary & Pierre
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    Jose Sent on 12/03/2017
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    this amazing guy.. was awsome..
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    Sarah Sent on 11/18/2017
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    We hired Gary to do our outdoor/backyard wedding in Ventura this October at a friends house. He is GREAT! He was very friendly and made the whole photography thing fun for us all. All our family and guests really liked him and once we got our photos we were even more impressed. For having such a simple set up, he made everything look amazing including us!!! We definitely recommend Gary Silva. His prices are affordable and you get the best service and wedding photos.
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    Jessica Sent on 07/25/2016
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    Gary is so great to work with. He makes everyone feel comfortable and have a good time! He is amazing at directing you so you look your best at the right angles! Thanks for everything!
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    Christina Sent on 11/20/2017
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    If you're looking for someone who will engage everyone and really get them involved, this is the photographer that you're looking for. Gary walked around and talked with our guests, he got to know people, made them laugh so that he got genuine smiles. I felt like he took the time to get to know my family. He worked well with every age group from babies to teenagers and grandparents and with every setting to pictures of my daughter in her wedding gown by herself to large groups. I can't thank Gary enough for capturing my daughter's special day. I can't wait for him to photograph my younger daughter's weddings June 2018.
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    Betty Sent on 10/29/2017
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    We met with 2 other photographers that were professional but that's it even tho their work was nice. We met Gary and he was engaging, so personable, funny and we loved the vibrancy of his photos. We could not have made a better choice. Gary arrived early, made us all feel at ease for our pre-wedding photos and then his personality and fun manner just made getting our photos so much fun. My family & friends are still talking about how much fun it was and who says that about getting photos done?!?! When we got our wedding pics that was really the test and they are gorgeous!!! He gave me the glamour I told him I wanted but they also looked natural... another requirement I had. He captured all the perfect moments and the little details but then it was really obvious how much fun the party was and the dancing and friend photos are just amazing. We highly recommend Silva & Silva Photography and Gary... his photos are awesome and he's just so easy and fun to work with.
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    Ayssia Sent on 08/30/2017
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    Gary was wonderful and funny and made this day even more special this was an LGBT WEDDING and after asking 9 others who turned me down Gary was very enthusiastic about shooting my wedding. The pictures we received were well beyond our expectations I will make Silva and Silva my first and only choice for future events without hesitation. Being a Nikon pro I appreciate his professionalism and attention to detail.
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    Breanna Sent on 05/25/2018
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    Gary was amazing!! He captured every special moment and was so kind.

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you Breanna and Wayne! You guys were amazing and I love the photos you posted... so much fun! All my best to you and your family. Gary
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    Craig Sent on 12/27/2017
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    I cannot express enough how much Gary meant to the success of our Gatsby-style wedding celebration. His photos captured the joyful spirit of our guests perfectly, as he made everyone (including me!) who hates photos feel as if they were a star. It was obvious from the start that Gary was not "mailing it in" or taking photos in the same tired poses that we have all seen time after time. No, Gary was on top of everything, without being intrusive in any way, with great vision and creativity. I have added some photos as examples of his amazing work. Without a doubt, if you need a photographer, call Gary.

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thanks Craig! You and Marla are such amazing people as were all your friends and family! I LOVED the 20's theme wedding you two designed... it was SO cool and everyone looked fabulous!!! All my best, Gary
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    Maureen Sent on 05/28/2017
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    We are so glad we used Gary for our Santa Barbara wedding day. He made it so easy we booked him over Email and he was very responsive and reasonable. Gary also didn't mind that I didn't want to pose for so many photos, he got our wedding party and family photos done within 20 minutes after the ceremony, and he was always there to catch each important moment throughout the event. Also we had all of our photos and our jump drive and album within 6 weeks, which is a rarity in the wedding photo world according to my friends. We would recommend him to our friends for their events.

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Maureen & Clint, for the wonderful review and it was a sincere pleasure to be part of your wedding day! All my best to you both! Gary
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    Briana Sent on 04/03/2017
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    Gary's services were an option when my husband and I chose to have our wedding aboard the Scarlett Belle Riverboat. He was competitively priced and had the experience we were looking for. I felt as if Gary had my back all night. Very friendly. The pictures he got came out stunning. I definitely recommend him!

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Briana! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your wedding day and I wish you & James all the best! Gary
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    Jessica Sent on 04/06/2017
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    My day was this pass January 2017 I want to share that I Had the best experience very professional and both were the sweetest people ever they always made us laugh and what I loved the most was when my guest express their feeling by sharing how wonderful and great they are how they made them feel really good so with that said all my pictures came out awesome ??

    Silva & Silva Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Jessica. We had a wonderful time with you & Alfred and your friends and family were simply the best. We loved your creative ideas and you both looked stunning with that amazing Rolls Royce! We're glad you love your wedding photos and wish you all the best! Gary & Pierre
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