Wedding Photography in Monterey

Kaitlyn

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Bobby was incredible to work with. He truly went above and beyond, capturing our special day in the most beautiful way. He walked with us through the Santa Cruz redwoods to find the most magical, scenic, fairy-like spots. The results were the most epic, dreamy photos we could have ever imagined — completely true to us and the setting. He understood the vision and exceeded our expectations, creating a calm and positive environment for us. Thank you so much!

We got 6 hours of photos for our wedding and it was all completely worth it. Our photos came out great whether it was couple's photos or candid photos of guests. The photographers got every picture on our list and were very flexible on the day of. The photographers were awesome. Our whole family loved them and they were the perfect choice for our wedding.

Doreen

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Shaun is fantastic! We are beyond happy with Shaun’s services, professionalism, and photos! I would recommend him to everyone. I already do with family and friends. Shaun has been great to communicate with and he was really helpful with my bride anxiety around planning and timing. He brought an assistant who was attentive to details and helped with my dress when she didn’t have to. I can’t say enough about how pleased we are that Shaun was a part of our special day.

Shannon

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Hiring Rueben and his team at Loose Tie Photography was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. We hired his team for both photography and videography. From our engagement shoot through to the last dance of our wedding day, the quality of our photos and videos is absolutely stunning and we've received countless compliments. But what truly set Loose Tie apart was the experience. Rueben immediately made us feel comfortable, which was so refreshing as we were worried we'd look awkward during posed photos. He has this rare ability to be incredibly sharp and calculated in his craft, while also being the most laid-back person in the room. He listened intently to our vision, provided advice where we needed help, and effortlessly guided us into natural, fun, and genuine poses, making the entire process feel less like a chore and more like hanging out with a friend. We were also thrilled with how seamlessly Rueben and his team worked with our dog, who was a big part of both the engagement and wedding photos! The preparation leading up to the wedding was exceptional. Rueben and Melissa took the time to visit our family property (our wedding shoot location) twice just to carefully scout locations, map out specific shots, and track where the sun would hit at the perfect time of day. He mirrored this level of diligence at our main venue as well. This calculated approach ensured every moment was captured beautifully and perfectly timed, yet on the wedding day itself, we never once felt stressed about the timeline or logistics. On the day of the wedding, Rueben and his team were a seamless, nearly invisible presence. They managed to capture every key moment without ever being disruptive. Our bridal party and family constantly commented on how awesome, professional, and friendly the whole team was. We wholeheartedly recommend Loose Tie Photography for anyone seeking beautiful, high-quality documentation of their special day, delivered by a team that feels like family. We will absolutely be calling Rueben for all future milestones we hope to capture!

Danieka was very professional and very skilled. Her style is so true to life and she captures beautiful shots while being very easy to work with. She and her 2nd shooter were a lot of fun and did a great job - they had a great balance of giving direction for shots while making sure things didn't feel too posed. Our photos were beautiful and I definitely recommend!

My wife and I got married two months ago in Ben Lomond and we still find ourselves talking about how outstanding of a job Dave did and continually receive compliments from our guests. We chatted with Dave before our wedding and he described his focus on exactly what we wanted: capturing “in-between” moments, so to speak, like members of our respective families meeting for the first time, or friends from different spheres of our lives dancing together. My wife and I recently recalled several moments at our wedding where we appreciated a special moment we were having with a guest and thought to ourselves, “you know, it would be really cool to have a photo of what’s happening right now.” Every single time, right after having this thought, we heard a click followed by a flash. He must be a wizard or something. We recently got our finished photos and we were delighted to see countless other priceless snapshots we had no idea happened until now. While these in-between moments were obviously incredibly important for us, Dave is top notch when it comes to posed group photos as well. He’s incredibly skilled at wrangling the necessary people into photos and being considerate of time, and if we ever felt like one segment of photos was going too long, we just told him so and we’d move on. Dave is an incredible talent and just an incredible guy too. We’ll never forget him and can't recommend him highly enough.

Elizabeth

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

JeLau Photography is worth all 5 stars and more! BLUF: We truly couldn't be happier with our experience. Organized, easygoing, and overdelivers in every area! My husband and I planned an elopement in about two months' time and to be honest, I was very concerned she would be fully booked. We had mutual friends who had used JeLau Photography and having seen her awards on The Knot, WeddingWire, etc., I was doubtful she would be able to fit us in. In our first call, I was early in the planning stages. She helped me create a timeline for what we envisioned for the day of our event. We had a follow-up call after a month. The elopement plans changed into a larger microwedding situation, but she was completely flexible and even had other recommended vendors to help us make our plans come to life. We wanted to do our ceremony in Big Sur and wanted to ensure our dog was included. She not only showed us pictures from her other clients for ideal spots, but also drove down immediately after our call to show more pictures, directions, and even dropped location pins! It was a breath of fresh air and alleviated a lot of stress from our shoulders. The week before our microwedding, we hopped on a call, discussed any last-minute changes, and went over tips for day-of. Communication was spot-on Day-of, Jenn made sure to arrive well before the ceremony. While there was a car accident on the way to Big Sur and I was stressed about how the timing would work out, Jenn gave us peace of mind. We had discussed essential shots we wanted during the ceremony, after, family shots, couples' shots, and reception dinner. Jenn made sure we moved through the schedule seamlessly. We did not feel rushed and Jenn helped move things along in a very organized manner. My guests kept coming up to me during and after our wedding day to rave about how amazing Jenn was! And of course, the photos! My husband and I have never used a professional photographer before and neither of us like posing for the camera. Jenn made the process so easy and natural -- I cannot stress this enough! Our photos came out better than I could've asked for on a sunny Saturday afternoon in a touristy area (IYKYK). We had sneak peek photos almost immediately, and we received our full gallery (and more!) in FOUR days! Absolutely incredible experience. Would choose JeLau 1000x over. Cheers!

Kristin

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We hired Melina as our photographer for our wedding in my parents' backyard in Pebble Beach. Melina's photography style is absolutely stunning, and she captured our special day beautifully. She was not only kind and professional but also punctual, ensuring she captured every precious moment we had dreamed of. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who can truly capture the magic of their wedding day!

Brooke

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Our experience with Maria was outstanding. She is a great photographer and her products are amazing, she knows just how to captures the right photo. She also took the time to get to know us and let our personalities come through. We did an engagement shoot with her in addition to the wedding day. This helped us get comfortable with her so that on the wedding day she felt more like a friend rather than a vendor. She also spent time getting to know our guests and capturing our moments with them. I will definitely be booking her again if the event arises.

Laura

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We were honored to have Mike capture our wedding day, and he did not disappoint! Thanks to him, we have so many great photos from our perfect day that we'll cherish forever. He was wonderful to work with! Not only is he such a nice person, but he's so easy to communicate with and really helped make the sometimes awkward process of posing for pictures feel comfortable, easy and just fun! Thank you, Mike; we'll be forever grateful to you!