Will Khoury Photography Reviews
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Andrew H. Sent on 10/14/2020Amazing photographer who CARES!
During the crazy times of COVID Will made sure to make sure my special proposal was not anything but perfect! Will spent many phone calls making sure everything was going to work! I was coming from SC all the way to Yosemite in CA. Communication is key for something like this. With no cell service in the national park, Will made sure to be there on time and in location to capture the perfect shots without ruining the surprise! The sneak peeks we had back extremely quick! If you are on wondering if Will would do a great job... look no further than all of the positive reviews for him! Will is amazing and will accommodate any type of plan or location! -
Victor A. Sent on 03/17/2024
The photographer you absolutely need for your wedding!
I could speak endlessly about Will, not only as a photographer, but as a person. Given the number of decisions we would have to make during the wedding planning process, selecting a photographer to beautifully and uniquely capture these moments that we will forever cherish was among the highest priorities on our list. We met with a few photographers, but Will stood far above the rest and we were both fully confident that we made the right decision to move forward with him.
Prior to meeting Will, we took note of how comprehensive and transparent he was through his website as far as showcasing his vision and approach, outlining his packages and pricing, and providing guidance and resources for more non-traditional wedding approaches. We could already tell that he had our best interest in mind. He was no different in person! Upon our first meeting, Will immediately took interest in really getting to know who we were as a couple, asking intimate questions like what events have shaped our relationship and how we express love for one another. Later, did we realize how important it is to build a relationship with your photographer because it gives so much to the final product – not only was Will able to take such amazing photos of us in an amazing environment, but he was also able to evoke emotions inherent to our relationship through his photos. As a photographer, Will listened and beautifully executed our vision for the session. He was both thoughtful and collaborative in his approach given his familiarity with the location and his many, many years of experience as a photographer, guiding us on what to wear and what materials photograph well as well as guiding us through the actual day as far as what time to meet for better lighting, where we’ll be going, what we’ll be doing, how to work with the elements, what poses look good, etc. We felt so confident and well prepared going into the session.
Unfortunately, we got rained out on the day of our session, but Will was so accommodating as far as finding another date for us. The day we rescheduled to had such great weather and the session went so, so smoothly. He provided clear instructions on what we should do at each site. He was also efficient and maneuvered well around each site. There were some sites with dense brush and some sites packed with people, but he was still able to get the shot as if no one else was there besides us! He made us feel so comfortable during the shoot. He even went a bit longer after our scheduled time, trying out some creative techniques and shots that turned out to be some of my favorites!
He even provided a few edits a day or so right after the session. All in all, Will demonstrated utmost professionalism. He is an amazing, exceptional photographer, a well of resources, and good friend, who we hope to work with again in the future. Thank you for everything, Will. -
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Caitlin M. Sent on 06/22/2023
Incredible Engagement Photography Experience!
Will is everything we could have hoped for and more in an engagement photographer. Not only did we get some great photos taken for our save-the-dates and wedding invitations, but we also got helpful advice about the best places to go to in Big Sur, including restaurants. My fiancé doesn’t love taking photos, but Will made us feel really comfortable during the shoot. Overall, we had an incredible experience and both left feeling like we saw a whole new side of California. If you have the chance, definitely book with Will. -
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Susan D. Sent on 04/15/2024Will is Amazingggg!!!!
Hands down, the BEST decision we made regarding our wedding (besides the location!)! Will is so gifted in photography & loves his job! We have received so many compliments on our sneak peak wedding gallery- that it looks like the photos were pulled from a magazine, the scenery is incredible, and my husband & I both look stunning. Will invests a great deal of time, effort, and energy into planning your day so he can be sure he will capture exactly what you're looking for.
We were married abroad, in Iceland, and had numerous Zoom meetings and email correspondence before our big day. Will had no less than 5 different plans for our post-wedding photoshoot day, so we would be prepared for any potential challenges around weather. He is incredibly professional, kind, and thorough in his preparation for your big day.
When running behind in hair & makeup the day of the wedding, Will was a calming, reassuring presence that helped me to stay grounded and present despite the hiccups that will surely arise. It was like working with an old friend. He has a great sense of humor, and it was an absolute pleasure to watch him in his element!
Our post-wedding photoshoot included traveling down the southern coast to the black sand beaches & waterfalls. Despite the crowded atmosphere, Will was able to capture breath-taking photographs that appear that no one was there but us. Looking through our photos transports us back to the beautiful scenery and landscapes of Iceland, and we will surely cherish these forever!
If you are on the fence about booking Will for your wedding day, DO IT!! Everyone we have shared our photos with have exclaimed what an incredible photographer we had! You will not regret the breath-taking, artistic photos he will capture!
Before parting ways on our last day together, we let Will know we had such a wonderful time with him, we want to organize another epic adventure just so we could work with him again! -
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Kelsey Sent on 01/02/2024100% Perfect and 10/10 would recommend
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of being one of Will's couples and we couldn't be happier with our photos and the total experience. Will not only captured all the moments, but also played an integral role in planning and executing our elopement day. From start to finish, he made our wedding experience unforgettable.
From the moment we first met Will, we knew we were in good hands. He took the time to get to know us, understand our vision for the day, and help us choose the perfect spot for our elopement. His knowledge of beautiful locations and his attention to detail were invaluable in creating the intimate, picturesque setting we had dreamed of.
What truly set Will apart was his warm and fun personality. He made the entire weekend a joyous and stress-free experience. His enthusiasm was contagious, and it felt like having a close friend along for the journey. He was not only our photographer but also our guide and confidant.
On our wedding day, Will's photography skills shone brightly. He captured the emotions, the love, and the beauty of our special moments flawlessly. Every photograph he took tells a story and evokes the same emotions we felt on that day. The way he framed each shot and played with light and composition was masterful.
Thanks to Will, we now have a stunning collection of photographs that perfectly encapsulate our elopement. Each image is a cherished memory that we'll treasure for a lifetime. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our love story.
In conclusion, if you're searching for a wedding photographer who goes above and beyond to make your special day extraordinary, Will is the one. His ability to plan, his creative eye, and his delightful personality made our elopement day unforgettable. We're forever grateful to him for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Will is not just a photographer; he's an essential part of our love story, and we couldn't imagine our wedding day without him. -
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Parveen B. Sent on 12/10/2023
Will is the best!
We had an intimate city hall wedding in San Francisco and we could not have made a much better choice than to have Will capture our day!
Leading up to the event, Will went above and beyond in helping us plan our day in great detail - he gathered a lot of input from us during the planning process, short-listed locations and created a clear timeline for us based on our inputs. He was always available for a phone call and his in-depth knowledge of vendors in the area was immensely helpful for us as we were planning an out of state wedding.
On the day, Will took the time to meet all our family members and friends before the ceremony. He captured the day perfectly from the tiny details of our outfits and ceremony to the grandeur of our venue. The location he picked out for the sunset photoshoot was perfect and we could not have asked for a better set up for our pictures.
We received our pictures very quickly after the event and I was impressed to say the least. The pictures captured the emotions of the day so well and were stunning! It was hard to pick a few as our favorites as they were all so perfect.
If you are looking for a photographer for an intimate ceremony or elopement pick Will! -
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Kristen B. Sent on 04/18/2023Just hire him already!
I found Will's instagram during a deep dive session of looking for a photographer for our engagement photos. When I came across his work I knew that I wanted him to take our photos. I kept looking at other people's work, but always found myself coming back to Will's and knew we had to try and get him even though our timeline was relatively short. From the first email to the last, Will's attention to detail continually confirmed we chose the right photographer. And let me tell you, when we got our sneak peek it was even better!
My fiancé and I took our engagement photos with Will just a few weeks ago. His suggestions for photoshoot sites were all great, but the Point Reyes sites he told us about really lent themselves to the session we wanted to have. He asked all of the right questions, and we told him the vibe we were going for, then we really just trusted him to do his thing. He is so easy to be around and made us feel very comfortable. His ideas came to fruition in such an amazing way! If you just let Will do his thing, you will get some of the coolest photos! He is a master of his craft and just an insanely talented photographer.
On top of all of that, he is a genuinely nice person! The almost 5 hours we spent with him flew by because we all were having a lot of fun. You can tell he loves what he does.
To speak to his professionalism and communication, you can count on Will to be extremely detailed oriented, thorough, and timely. He really has thought of everything. While we are more type B, go with the flow kind of people, Will can easily speak to the type A's out there.
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Kristy B. Sent on 09/26/2023Y'all don't sleep on will!
When we first started planning our intimate wedding in Yosemite we knew that photography was going to be most important to us. You can't go to one of the most beautiful places in the world and not get it captured appropriately.
As soon as we stumbled upon Will and saw his work we knew we had to book him. What we didn't realize was everything that he was going to offer us. Not only is he a picture taking magician, but he really took the time to get to know us as people leading up to our day. When we booked him, we already had a lot of our plans figured out. However, he was extremely helpful in executing everything we wanted for the day and he gave so much helpful advice and insight when it came to things such as choosing colors, my dress dilemma, organizing everyone during the ceremony, creating a schedule, etc. He also took the time to get the perfect shot for something he had never done before (we went fly fishing in the valley) and we really appreciated his commitment to detail.
We spent over 16 hours with him that day and it was truly the best day of our lives. His company was welcome on the most memorable time for us and he only added to the hype and energy. We are so grateful for Will and genuinely look to him as a friend. All of our guests were equally impressed with his talent and sincerity.
There wasn't a moment missed, and when we got our sneak peeks my husband went manic all over again with hype lol. One of the best decisions we've ever made was having Will as part of our team that day! 12/10 recommend! -
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Amanda G. Sent on 09/26/2022Big Sur Wedding with Will
My husband and I got married in Big Sur, CA on 8/5/22. We got married here and found all of our vendors through Instagram & social media. Will was our first vendor we booked and was the best decision we ever made! The months leading up to our day, Will was in contact via emails and Facetime. All of his recommendations - down to our venue - were on point! When you see Will’s work, you will be amazed. He went above and beyond and was such a calming and positive presence on a day that can be crazy! He made sure to capture the beauty of the redwoods & coast all while snapping shots of our special moments with family and friends. -
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Bridge M. Sent on 03/21/2023Experienced and accommodating photographer!
After an extensive search of many photographers, we chose Will to do a bay-area local engagement shoot and were very happy with the experience and the initial previews of the photos!
Communication with Will was generally pretty good leading up to the shoot day, primarily done through honeybook portal and through text. There were some questionnaires we were slow to fill out for him and he was out on some personal travel in the weeks before the chosen date, but none of that jeopardized the actual date. The weather on the other hand, that was a bit of a wild-ride.
Northern California was impacted by significant storms right around our chosen date, so we had to change weekends and dates multiple times. Will was extremely accommodating when it came to this, even pivoting from a Saturday to a Sunday literally the night before. So we crossed our fingers and got ready to head out on a cloudy,wet (but forecasted to be partly sunny) Sunday morning.
Our chosen location was a forest and some sea-cliffs, when we got to the forest location, it had just stopped raining (yay!), but of course everything was wet! Will was prepared, however, with a pop-up changing booth and lots of tips and advice on wardrobe. We had brought several different outfits/looks to be flexible as well as our two small dogs, Will helped us manage everything while also providing expert posing and direction as we walked through the cold, wet forest to get photos. I was cold in a two-piece suit, while my fiancée was shivering between shots – but the improvised and unscripted nature of the photoshoot didn’t really lend well to putting on and off jackets. In hindsight we should have taken the temperature into greater account. But we survived, as did the dogs!
By the time we wrapped the forest and made it ocean-side, the sun was setting behind some strong clouds – unimpressive. But the wind + scarves made for some fun shots. Will was also prepared in this scenario, with lanterns that he brought. By the time we wrapped the sea cliffs, it was quite dark. Will offered some hot tea (because we had mentioned it in our planning conversations) but we politely declined as it was getting quite dark and cold.
All-in-all I feel like the shoot went about as good as it could have considering weather, timing, etc. Will’s preparation, experience, and attention to detail really shone through on the day of. At the time of this review we’ve seen some preview images (that he almost immediately sent) and some social media posts of sample images, but have not received the final products – but I have every confidence in Will that they are going to be wonderful! -
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Samantha V. Sent on 06/23/2023Best Way to Celebrate Our Anniversary!
Being from the midwest, it was always a “maybe one day” dream to be able to work with Will if we ever found ourselves in CA. When we settled on a road trip down the California coast for our five year wedding anniversary, we knew Will had to be a part of it. Our time with him was the highlight of our trip.
From the very beginning, Will was friendly, professional, thoughtful, and very responsive. He took the time to get to know us and what we wanted from the session, which made us feel truly heard instead of feeling like just another couple he had to photograph. He was also flexible with us when we decided to extend our session to include two locations (the best decision, after deciding to work with Will). He presented ideas to us on locations and outfits, etc., walking us through every detail, but he always made sure we had the final word and were happy with how the plan was coming into formation. Will works so hard for his couples to make them feel important and make sure everything goes smoothly the day of their session.
The session itself was absolutely amazing. And so. much. fun. Will felt like an immediate friend from the first hug. His warmth and kindness made us feel comfortable with him and in front of the camera right away. His familiarity with the locations and knowing all the best spots made the session feel like a breeze. He took his time at each location, setting up creative shots while also documenting us simply being ourselves, which was exactly the combination we wanted. We were able to be in the moment together throughout the entire session without ever feeling rushed. In addition, when Will found out I had to leave my film camera at home for our trip, he offered for us to shoot a roll of film on his personal camera. It was such a generous and fun addition to the entire experience.
We both couldn’t get over how incredible working with Will was from start to finish. The best session, ever. The cherry on top of it all was Will taking the time out of his insanely busy schedule to turn around sneak peaks for us in time for our actual anniversary date. It meant so much to us and made our anniversary that much more special.
You will not regret working with Will! He is not just a mega talent behind the camera, but an all around wonderful human. -
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Emma H. Sent on 05/23/2023Highly Recommend
Everything you want in a wedding photographer and MORE! Will was an absolute dream to work with on our elopement. I didn't know where to even start and he walk me and my husband through each step. And the photos 😍 are better than I could have ever imagined. The most frequent thing we heard from our friends and family is that the photos look like something out of a wedding magazine. And I totally agree!
He's calm, cool and collected and the sweetest soul to have around you on your wedding day. 100% would recommend you book with hi -
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Malea D. Sent on 04/28/2023You will not be disappointed!
First off, wow! Will was amazing and did not fail to deliver. He was prompt, professional, and had great communication through the whole process. Our pictures where absolutely stunning and more than I could have ever dreamed of. We eloped in Guatemala and he spent 3 -4 days really capturing the highlights of our adventures. He went above and beyond to make everything perfect and I can honestly say he became more than just our photographer, he became our friend. -
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Brianna B. Sent on 12/14/2020
Couldn't have asked for more.
As anyone could guess, the pandemic threw our engagement photo planning for a loop. We had to reschedule our session so many times due to state closures. We were frustrated, sad, and anxious. Will was always great about calming our nerves, validating us, and reassuring us that this shoot WOULD happen. He made sure to continuously check in on us and accommodated any rescheduling needs. He never made us feel like a burden, quite the opposite, actually. He did so much leg work by scouting alternative sites since so many locations were shut down - taking a huge stressor off of us, once again. I can’t imagine many other photographers taking the time to check-in on their clients so often, scout various locations, and be a calming anchor throughout such a stressful and uncertain time in a couple’s lives. The pandemic lead to weight gain and crazy dyed hair (can you relate?!), but Will worked his magic and the photos came out incredible. I cried. I still cry when I look at them. Will didn’t just capture our love in these photos, he captured our resilience as a couple. These photos will serve as a reminder of what we are able to overcome as husband and wife in the years to come. If anyone is on the fence about having Will as your photographer, just stop right now and book him. Photographers (and friends) like Will are hard to come by; don’t miss out. Thank you, Will, from the bottom of our hearts.
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Deborah R. Sent on 12/19/2022A Picture Perfect Elopement
TL;DR: Will is the perfect elopement photographer if you're looking for someone easy-going, adaptable and super talented.
We interviewed a couple photographers for our Big Sur elopement in November 2022, but Will was the only one who spent a full hour with us during the consultation and really got a feel for us to see if we were a fit as photographer and couple.
He was with us throughout the entire process as we started with just the idea of where we wanted to elope but didn't have a venue, accommodations, or a true vision of what our day would look like. I've never been the type of girl who dreamed of my wedding so, along with Will, my fiance and I were able to craft the day and figure it out along the way. Having done photography all over Big Sur, he was able to provide a lot of information, insight, and advice.
We are planners, so it was good to have someone who had a similar planning process to ours: planning the big things and allowing the day to flow organically from there. With Will, we were able to figure out that we wanted an intimate wedding rather than a couples elopement, we found the venue, we picked spots for photos on the coast, we made decisions like having private vows in addition to the ceremony vows and where to have the first look.
We ended up with a perfect day. Will is talented, patient, and an awesome guy. We're awkward and silly and he captured that while also capturing genuine moments and true art. We couldn't recommend him enough! -
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Matthew H. Sent on 09/28/2022
Will Khoury is simply amazing...
My wife and I decided to elope in Greece. We didn't know much about Will but we loved his gallery and he was personally recommended to us by a friend. From start to finish, Will was such an important and integral part of our marriage plans. Will has extensive experience with weddings and his network of associates, friends and vendors made our planning amazingly easy. Will was always responsive to any questions we had, kindly reminded us of deadlines when we were busy to keep us on track, and he made so many helpful suggestions that we would have never thought to consider. Will met with us the day before our wedding, the day of our wedding and the day after our wedding for photos. He was never in a rush to end the photoshoots, always willing to go that extra effort (such as scouting photo locations on his own time), and his talent and experience really does shine so brightly in the photographs he takes. He is a genuinely pleasant person to be around; soft spoken, professional, great sense of humor, and someone you can trust 100%. Will is simply amazing! It is our absolute pleasure to recommend Will Khoury Photography to our friends, family, associates and anyone else looking for someone to capture those special moments. His level of experience and talent are second to none. He is in a class of his own when it comes to photography. My wife and I are so happy we decided to trust him with our most cherished moment. You will be too. -
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