ABM Wedding Photography

Nick was so freaken awesome! He’s so funny and he’s so talented he would show me some pictures here and there and omg I can’t wait to see my album. I highly recommend picking him because not only does he have experience he makes you like feel like he’s your best friend taking your pictures. He was easily my favorite thing about my wedding day! Thank you Nick! You were awesome!!

So our wedding was on the 26th of October and we already got our pictures last week and they are AMAZING! Brian is so much fun and easy to work with. My family has worked with him in the past for newborn pictures so it was natural for us to pick him and the ABM to capture our big day. We already knew how amazing his work was. The variety of images he captured for us surpassed my expectations. he really listened to what we were looking for. I can't wait to get our video back as well because I know it is going to be great. Everyone on his team has been so great to work with as well. Kellie is so great and has been so communicative with us along the process. I can't wait to call them back up to capture more memories for us as our family grows. Thanks, guys!

I don’t even know where to begin with this review. There are many wedding vendors to choose from, but few do you consider family after the last piece of confetti has been tossed. The ABM team will be our family for life. We chose ABM to capture our engagement and wedding memories, as well as to create our wedding video. Our photographer Nick was out of this world. So wonderful, humble, fun and down to Earth on the outside, but an amazingly talented and a skilled master at his craft (he just won’t admit it). The entire ABM team went out of their way to make us feel comfortable in front of the lens. Nick even got our 9 year old daughter involved with photographing us during our engagement shoot at Balboa Park. We hired ABM based on the sharpness and quality of their photography, and the journalistic feel to their work. We got that and so much more – there wasn’t a detail or a shot that was missed. To this day, I still tear up looking at our photos, and our friends and family are enamored by their beauty. Remember - After the wedding is over, your photography and videography is the living document to the most important day of your life. ABM photography perfectly captured not only that, but they gifted us with the feelings and the memories of our special day that we will cherish for a lifetime. Nick, Jenna, Kellie and the entire ABM team, we will choose you over and over again. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done for us. We’re eternally grateful as husband and wife, and with Abby – a family. Love, The Laroux’s

We are so happy we hired ABM to shoot our wedding. Nick has such a great energy and he goes above and beyond to make sure he captures the perfect moments. The day ran so smoothly and they were seamless at capturing the photos while blending in with the party. They also did a great job of getting the photos to us quickly so we could add them to our thank you notes. I will cherish our photos forever and I highly recommend ABM!

Jenna from ABM photography was our photographer, and we also hired a videographer (well there were two of them). Wow, I am so blown away by the professionalism. technique, and friendliness of all the ABM staff that shot my wedding. Jenna was just so friendly and calm it helped calm my nerves and she knows how to set up shots so well! You could tell the whole team from ABM really cared about the quality of their work. They had to work with some pretty stringent guidelines from the Catholic church, but they did an amazing job. The two men (videographers) were also very positively reinforcing, helping us keep taking pictures even when we felt like we didn't know what we were doing they gave GREAT direction! They also were very fun at the reception and engaged with our guests, which was really nice. If I had to pick a photography/videography team again, I would still pick ABM photography. They have great reviews for a reason: They deserve all the stars!

Nick captured every special moment and our pictures turned out absolutely perfect!

Nick was amazing!!! He was on top of everything, making sure to capture every moment. We haven't received our photos yet, but the day of the wedding, I truly appreciate Nick & Amanda's work! Our guest list was well over 250 and Nick was really cool and not bothered when family and friends would ask him to snap a shot on their own phones lol. Amanda also was super great! She was mostly with my husband and his boys in the beginning of the event and also throughout our ceremony and cocktail hour photo shoot. My husband says she was very professional and we both enjoyed having them capture one of the biggest chapters in our new life together. Thank you ABM photography!

We are so happy that we hired Brian and ABM Photography for our wedding day. Brian was absolutely amazing. He has a great process where he gets to know you and makes sure that everything is ready to go smooth on your special day. We can't believe all of the amazing moments he captured in the perfect way.

Brian and his team at ABM are amazing. I booked Brian first when I began planning my wedding. I found a lot of his photos online while searching for a photographer. I love his artistic approach to photography. He also has a super chill personality which was so calming while planning. I gave Brian a few shots that I had to have but other than that gave him creative liberty over all other shots and he did not disappoint. The hardest part of the entire process is now having to pick which photos we want out of all the amazingly beautiful photos he took.

My daughter and son-in-law were married in June; they selected ABM Photography for their wedding pictures. It was the perfect choice! Jenna Coy was our photographer for 8 hours: she arrived at the hotel for getting-ready photos, then she was there to take pictures of the bridal party as they were driven to the venue. She had such creative ideas about posing, and she caught some really sweet moments. At the venue, Jenna knew exactly where she wanted to shoot the pictures--no hesitation, no lost time--yet she was open to our requests, too. During the ceremony and reception, she captured every special moment. My favorites are the look in the bridal couple's eyes when they looked at each other. We were so comfortable with Jenna; by the time she left, I felt like she was one of the family! Kellie Smith was most helpful after the wedding from giving us clear instructions about selecting the wedding album and the parents' album to replacing the thumbdrive of pictures when it was lost in the mail between my daughter's house and my house. Crisis averted! I highly recommend ABM Photography for your wedding. Jenna and Kellie helped to make the day perfect!

Overall, ABM was great. If I could, I would give ABM 4.5 stars though due to a couple of minor things. Communication could have been better between the two photographers, especially during the first look. There were also a few photos were the beautiful harbor background of San Diego was whited out due to lighting. Lastly, their night photo of downtown skyline (which was one of their photos we saw of other weddings that caused us to hire ABM) almost didn't happen and took a while to get right due to some technical difficulties. Again, overall ABM was great. These few glitches definitely get overshadowed by Brian's timeliness, calm demeanor, assertiveness (when needed, and it certainly was considering the size of our wedding party), which all added to a great wedding experience and produced some wonderful photos.

I am so incredibly happy we hired ABM Photography for our wedding! Brian and his team are absolutely amazing. From our engagement photos through our wedding ceremony and reception, Brian was a total joy to work with. He was fun, professional, and great at getting us to relax on camera. After we did our engagement shoot, all our family and friends raved about our photos. The best part is, our wedding photos were even better! Brian sent me over 1,000 photos less than a week after our wedding, and I loved almost all of them! He is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend Brian and his team to any engaged couple looking to capture their most memorable moments on camera. Thank you Brian!!

ABM was recommended to us by friends that also used ABM as their wedding photographer. We immediately contacted ABM to potentially be our wedding photographer after seeing our friends' engagement photos. The quality and style of their photos were amazing. We were definitely impressed. Our photographer, Brian, was very easy to work with throughout the planning process. He was quick and responsive to emails and had a laid back/down to earth personality that helped put us at ease. His great personality was especially helpful during the day of wedding. The wedding photos were beautiful. He was able to capture an amazing sunset by the ocean in La Jolla. Brian was also able to capture great moments during the day, and we were able to really sense the emotions from his photos. We are so happy that we were able to work with Brian and ABM Photography and would definitely recommend them to others/use them in the future for other events.

This is a belated review, but Brian was an absolutely fantastic, talented photographer for our wedding! We have no regrets whatsoever in hiring him. The reviews are true--he is incredibly talented and will work tirelessly to capture picturesque memories of your special day!

We chose ABM Wedding Photography to photograph our wedding after meeting with Brian and seeing how exceptional his images were. He did an extraordinary job! When my wife saw the photos he took she almost cried she was so moved. Brian is friendly, easy to work with and very skilled in his art/profession. He is a perfectionist without being pushy or making you uncomfortable. Brian also takes extraordinary nighttime photographs that look like they could grace the cover of a magazine or coffee table book. In addition Brian provides his clients with tips on how to ensure everything goes smoothly and stays on schedule on the day of their event. He also got us our photos earlier than the minimal estimated time frame. I am thrilled that we chose Brian and ABM Wedding Photography to document our wedding!

2 months after our wedding, I'm reflecting on what a perfect day it was!! Nick at ABM Photography was a huge part of making that day amazing. The photos he captured were incredible, he was so easy and fun to work with, and now we will be able to enjoy and relive every second through the epic images he captured. I cant imagine having worked with any other photographer. Thank you Nick and your whole team at ABM! I HIGHLY recommend!

First off, I would like to state that I SIGNED up for Yelp (welcome to 2017, I know), just so I could leave a review for Brian and ABM Photography. I met Brian (and Nick) at a Bridal Bazar that my friend dragged me to. I am SO glad that I went. ABM’s booth was the last one that we stopped at that day. After a few minutes and looking through the photo booths they had available, I knew that I wanted Brian to shoot my wedding! Great photos were one of the top things I knew I wanted when planning the wedding. My (now) husband and I met with Brian shortly after to go through options, what was important to us and packages that would be best for our needs/ wants. He was never pushy and offered great advice and options to suit anyone. When we decided to use Brian and ABM, every other photographer that “popped up” or email me, was nothing in comparison to Brian’s work. We used Brian for our engagement photos (which I highly recommend!) He suggested the perfect location for our personalities. An old barn with beautiful lighting and amazing shots. I was obsessed with our photos. Not only was the lighting amazing, Brain was super fun to work with! I knew we had nothing to worry about our wedding day. We got married April 21, 2017. We did a second photographer (enter Nick!) for the first look and ceremony. I am SO thankful we decided to do that. The shots we got from having two photographer was well worth it! Brian (and team) were amazing to work with on our special day. We didn’t have to worry about anything. He set a realistic time line to make sure we got the lighting we wanted and chose location on site that I would not have even thought of. We got our wedding photos back not even two weeks after the wedding. ALL of them. **Obsessed** I have looked through them several times; and there is a lot of them. (How will we ever decide which ones to print!) The moments that were capture from me and my new husband AND everyone that attended, were more than I could have asked for!! He truly has an eye for lighting and capturing those intimate moments that you cannot stage. I will use Brian for ANY photography we will need in the future. I recommended him to anyone I come across that is getting married in the San Diego area. I could not say enough about him, his company and his work. Thank you for capturing all the beautiful moments of the happiest day of my life. (As I tear up thinking about it!! =)

After viewing ABM's photos online and then meeting Brian in person, the decision of picking a wedding photographer could not have been easier! Brian was very easy to work with--he was fun, down to earth, flexible, and still very professional. We had a team of two photographers on our wedding day and they managed to capture every shot we wanted and then some! Both photographers were right on time and kept the day running as planned. They coordinated everything beautifully with our other vendors and wedding coordinator. Brian was even able to capture photos of my flowerpups which is not always the easiest thing to do! All of our photos turned out beautiful and we were very impressed with the turn around time. We had our entire gallery ready for viewing within 10 days of our wedding during prime wedding season! Thank you, Brian and ABM for capturing all of the special moments on our wedding day. We will truly treasure these photos!

After our first meeting with Nick at his studio, my husband and I were certain we wanted Nick and his team to shoot our wedding reception. Nick was professional and his impressive portfolio of work speaks for itself. We also appreciated his flexibility and openness to continue working with us even after we moved out of the country a few months before our wedding date, which we thought would make planning a bit more difficult. However the move didn’t affect planning with Nick and he was great at reminding us of important dates and checking in as needed to make sure we were on track and he had everything we needed before our date. Nick was easily able to accommodate the needs of our large and unique Indian/Black/Mexican fusion wedding ceremony and reception and all the requests from our families. I heard from a few of our family members that they appreciated Nick being patient and taking photo after photo as requested. His relaxed and outgoing personality was exactly what our large wedding party needed and he helped move things along so that we were on time for each step of the way, without feeling rushed or that we might be missing a great shot. We especially loved the intimate, respectful, and beautiful shots he took of us at my father in law’s memorial site. What caught our eye about Nick’s portfolio was his artistic eye and we were really happy when we had a first look at our photos- they were artistic, beautiful, unique and really captured the fun and happiness of the day. Nick and his partner were on time, flexible, professional, got along well with everyone, and were fun to work with from day one to the end of the night. We received our photos quickly after our wedding and were thrilled to have so many fabulous photos to choose from- it felt like Nick was able to capture every important moment and even the moments we didn’t know happened but were thankful were captured. I recommend ABM Photography to the bride and groom to be who are looking for a photographer who is open to listening to their needs and ideas, has fantastic ideas of his own to make your photos special, is super fun to work with, and if they want creative and beautiful photos that stand out above the norm (#notbasic). Thanks to ABM for capturing our special day for us so well! :)

We are so happy we chose ABM Wedding Photography for our wedding in May 2017 and also family photos in November 2016. Brian is a wonderful photographer with a vision for just the right shot, and the moments he captures are stunning. Brian asked us to create a list before the wedding of poses and people we wanted photographed during the wedding, and he made sure every requested picture was included with all of the other beautiful photographs. These keepsakes mean so much to us and our loved ones - it is wonderful to be able to look at these pictures and relive our beautiful moments!

Best wedding decision! Brian did our engagement and wedding photos, and we were ecstatic about both. He is friendly, personable and accommodating, and super easy to work with. We have gotten SO many compliments on our pictures! You will not be disappointed!

We LLLOOVVED working with Brian Kent at ABM Photography! He made the whole experience more enjoyable, less stressful, and gave us BEAUTIFUL pictures. He took initiative in working with the venue, the scenery, and our loved ones, and completely exceeded our expectations. He, and Kellie who answered a lot of questions for us, are both incredibly patient and flexible. One of our favorite things about Brian is that he listened to us, he advised us, and he put our experience first. Some of our favorite memories of the whole day are from the times we were taking pictures with him because he made it so fun and natural. It was really comforting to be working with someone with such understanding and expertise in navigating weddings and all the messy fun that comes with them. The ABM crew really are exceptional and professional people and we strongly recommend them

From our first meeting we were excited to work with ABM. We hit it off with Nick right away and we loved our engagement photos he shot, we cannot wait to see our wedding photos! ABM was awesome to work with and we highly recommend them.

The ABM Wedding Photography team is beyond amazing and should be one of the first vendors you book for your special occasion! We were very lucky to work with Nick for our engagement session and wedding. He was so laid back and made my husband and I feel at ease when he was taking pictures. For our wedding, he even stopped by Lucha Libre (where we had lunch with the wedding party) to grab some really fun shots of us! I can't say enough about the beautiful photos he took for both the engagement and wedding. Nick has such a fine-tuned eye for THE picture and executes it perfectly. Our photos are everything and I am still so blown away by how incredible they turned out. I could not be happier with the quality of photos and service that I received with ABM. I highly highly highly recommend them!

If you want to see your wedding from the best perspective, it's absolutely necessary to get professionals who can take the pictures and video that will guarantee that even after that whirlwind day is over, you can have evidence of the beauty of your day. A reflection of the people you love in the place that you loved on a day that you loved. You want to see the details you missed and the faces you may not have had too much time with. You want to see EVERYTHING because it was impossible to do so that day. Brian and the ABM photography team are EXPERTS at what they do. They see it all and capture it all. Spend a little, get a lot. 20 years later, everything aside, these will be the memories you treasure. ABM photography is the way to go! K&P

ABM is the BEST wedding photographer! We were super impressed with their work from Day 1 and Brian went above and beyond our expectations :) We also had a fantastic engagement shoot in downtown San Diego.He pays attention to details, is patient, and is very creative! We had a huge wedding party/family and he was able to bring us all together beautifully. We truly appreciate Brian and ABM! Kelli was awesome in her social media post about our special day and helping us with our album as well!

ABM photography did a fantastic job with our wedding! We had Brian and he was very good with the changing timeline. He captured all the small details and little moments. The photo came out great and so creative! Working with ABM photography before the wedding and after was always a breeze. Everyone is very helpful to make sure your concerns are met. So glad we picked them to take our wedding photos!

My husband and I hired ABM Wedding Photography to photograph our wedding and we could not have been happier! My husband is a wedding bartender and I am a wedding coordinator so we knew of a lot of wedding photographers, but the there was no question in who we wanted to do the photos for our own wedding. We were so excited when we found out that ABM was available on our wedding date! Everyone that we met or talked to in passing was amazing, but we had the pleasure of working closely with Brian. Brian is so kind, friendly, and genuine. When we first met him, it felt like we had known him for years! Not only was he great on our wedding day, but we had so much fun the months prior planning with him. On our wedding day, Brian was so calm and made taking pictures fun, easy, and most importantly comfortable. He has the perfect energy to be around couples on their wedding days! Most importantly, the pictures turned out FLAWLESS! My husband and I were blown away with how beautiful they were and how quickly we were able to see them. My husband and I feel so blessed that we knew about and hired ABM Wedding Photography. I don't have a single negative thing to say about them. They are my number one choice for wedding photography and I will always refer all of my clients to them!

Hands down best photographer I have ever worked with. Brian was very professional but also fun and super creative. He captured all the special moments that my husband and I missed but also the moments of our favorite memories. Brian was a pleasure to work with since day 1 and we couldn't have been any more lucky to have HIM as our photographer. Seriously brides if you want someone creative, talented and professional book Brian. He made our day even more special and these are the memories we will hold onto forever. Thank you Brian for a great, amazing and best quality work. You really are the best!

Choosing a photographer for our wedding was one of the most important decisions we had to make and we didn't take it lightly. I have heard so many horror stories about photographers and working with ABM, we did not experience any of them. Brian and his team went above and beyond when it came to planning, shooting, and delivering on everything we needed. My favorite part was how creative Brian was to take adventurous and interesting photos of us so we weren't just standing and posing the entire time. He also delivered finished photos to us in only a few weeks. I would definitely want to work with ABM again and would recommend them to anyone who wants to capture their special day. Do not try to save a few hundred by going somewhere else. It's just not worth it.

If I could give them even more stars I would. ABM was hired for our wedding to capture both photos and videos. First of all, the communication with ABM has been flawless. Brian and his team were great at answering emails and usually responded from within a few hours to a day at the latest. I greatly appreciated that while putting so many pieces together. They also had a lovely studio that we got to visit and it just felt like we were really working with professionals. My husband and I decided to have one of our engagement photo locations somewhere that Brian had not shot before. We were interested to see how he would hold up in a new setting where he was not familiar with the landmarks and therefore had to think on his feet. We were not disappointed. From the beginning we could see the wheels turning in his head as he directed us without hesitation. This was definitely his element and his creativity really shined. At our wedding, Brian and his team were very professional and just really fun to be around. They were very patient with everyone while being pulled in all directions. They worked seamlessly with our other vendors (so important!) and really just exceeded our expectations when we finally saw the end results. The video and the wedding book were flawless and we couldn’t be happier even 8 months after the wedding. Thank you ABM Photography!!

I am so thankful I chose ABM for my wedding photography! Our friends hired him for their wedding and enjoyed working with him (and had awesome photos). Brian is an amazing photographer, he is very kind and made my husband and I feel so comfortable (being in the spotlight or in front of a camera is not my favorite). He made the whole process feel easy and fun. He is great to work with and was so flexible with our budget. For the amazing quality and experience ABM provides, they are very affordable, especially in comparison to other San Diego photographers who offer the same services! We also asked for some more "artistic" pictures and were blown away with the results. Our friends and family were blown away with the amazing photos and we received so many comments on how great Brian was to work with. Thanks ABM!!!

Oh Brian and the ABM crew, how I love you! Brian is an AMAZING photographer and I feel so lucky that he was a part of my wedding day. I wanted to hire a photographer that was reasonably priced but that also had the talent to produce spectacular photographs. I got SO LUCKY to find Brian. I called so many photographers and the minute I talked to Brian, I knew we had found our perfect fit. Brian was so easy to work with. Leading up to the wedding, he was patient, cool, and obviously seasoned in his work. He helped us narrow down what images were “must-haves” for the big day and carried a list on our wedding day and methodically checked each one off. As an OCD bride, I appreciated this so much. Brian’s calm and cool presence on our wedding day was so important to us. He actually zipped me into my dress because my bridesmaids were nervous and couldn’t seem to make it happen. How sweet is that? He NEVER lost his cool and was just so great to have around. My fiancé (not a picture guy) felt completely comfortable with him and we commented on how cool of a guy he was and how happy we were to have his positive energy around us on such a stressful (but awesome) day. I felt so happy about my choice even before I picked up our pictures. And when I picked those bad boys up? I was beyond thrilled. They were everything we could have hoped for. The photographs were just gorgeous. I can’t say enough about Brian. He is a special guy with a special talent. This is an easy one to mark off the list! Book early!

We 100% recommend ABM Photography! Professional. Reliable. Talented. Cares about their clients. Worth every penny! We can't imagine anyone else capturing the most important day of our lives! Do yourself a favor & hire ABM.

Brian and Nick are absolutely amazing photographers. Our wedding photos came out incredibly beautiful -- artistic and natural all at once. Brian and Nick were able to capture all the candid moments we wanted memorialized, plus some we didn't even know we would cherish as much as we do. Our posed photos came out just as amazing. I really like their style of combining photojournalism/candid shots with posed portraits. Our photos help us relive some of the best moments of our wedding. In addition, Brian and Nick are great guys and very professional. I highly recommend them for your wedding.

What a pleasure it was working with Brian and Heather from ABM! They captured the perfect moments and vibe from our wedding. They were the perfect balance between professional and fun with all kinds of creative flare, leaving us with tons of amazing photos to share forever!

Brian is great to work with - casual and easy-going (but still very professional, and assertive when it comes to clearing bystanders out of his frames). He takes great candids and VERY artistic shots. We love the natural lighting in our photos. He did our wedding and engagement photos and we and our friends and family LOVE them - they are like art.

We used ABM for our photography as well as our videography. They were recommended by our wedding planner. After our first meeting with ABM, we just fell in love Brian and his level of professionalism and knowledge of all things that were needed. Needless to say that we booked them immediately and were happy about our choice. On the night of the wedding, they were absolutely amazing. They were all over the place taking pictures, videoing our family and friends and really took care of their end. They were professional, knowledgable, and most importantly, fun to work with. They went out of their way to ensure that we got all the pictures that we wanted/needed. We are happy that we chose ABM to do our wedding!!!

I don't even know where to begin reviewing Brian and his team at ABM. Let me start by saying that Brian shot my sister's wedding, my own wedding, and my best friends wedding (I was a bridesmaid, so I've worked with Brian 3 times!!) He is a trooper! My sisters wedding had quite a few speed bumps along the way (it rained in August...) but Brian got her the most incredible photograph I have ever seen. If you stalk his photos like I did, my sister is the one with the night time raining shot with the parasol. He did an AWESOME job fielding questions from my incredibly detail oriented mother, and he made her feel SO comfortable! Our photos came out incredibly! My husband was the first one to complain about not wanting to spend money on a professional photographer, and he is now the FIRST to admit that our photos are absolutely beautiful! I can not say enough good things about Brian and ABM. He got our photos to us SO quickly after the wedding! I recommend him to ALL of my friends who are engaged! He never missed a second, and I can't wait to use him for our (hopefully) maternity photos one day! Thank you Brian!!!

I am above and beyond happy with my choice with ABM photography. At first I was on edge because of the price and the packages, but Brian was so helpful with picking out the packages and making it fit our needs. Photography was my main money spender on my list because that was what was important to me. And they were worth every dime. I wouldn't change anything, but the only thing I do regret is just not going all out and just picking the most expensive package that was unlimited because that wouldv'e had benefited me more. My pictures came out wonderful. Thank you So much ABM photography (Brian Kent and his partner that day Mike) Because of them I can relive my wedding through these photos.

This is for Nick, who shot our 220-person Hindu wedding and Western reception. Nick is the type of guy that my husband and I would attempt to invite out for beers constantly if we lived in SD. He was funny, relaxed, competent, and left us with a mix of beautiful traditional photos, photojournalistic candids, and unique visually stunning images. His photos had that visceral effect I was hoping for when I looked through them - they made me laugh, cry, and left me in awe. This is not just a routine job for him - he has brilliant ideas for cool shots and chases them instead of just settling for the boring stuff. Photography was the biggest thing I cared about when it came to my wedding, being a longtime hobbyist. I vetted 50+ photographers in the SD area, based on portfolios, reviews, and full galleries. I spent a lot of time picking out ABM. From my research, I can definitely say they charge a very fair price for the quality and attention you get. Highlights: * got us 1,400 photos less than 4 weeks after our wedding (contractually he has up to 7) * addressed all my concerns and million questions before the wedding via email and meetings * reviewed my (long) Pinterest boards so he had the best idea of what I love in photography * had plenty of opportunities to charge us more but never took them * flexible with his time to meet our needs * scoped out our venue & nearby trails for romantics beforehand * needed no guidance on the day of, even though our wedding wasn't typical (half the day was in in Sanskrit - no one understands this language) * efficiently handled group shot chaos * made us comfortable during romantic shots (I am pretty awkward when being photographed) - his guidance was on point but never bossy * crazy hardworking - never seemed to need a break, was EVERYWHERE - belly-down on the floor, setting up lights, jumping on chairs * impressed our parents & guests to the point they all commended us for choosing him (without even seeing his photos!) My tips to people looking for a photographer and interested in ABM: if you like their highlights, just go with them. If you have any concerns on their packages, talk to them - they can be flexible. Give them input on what shots you like. Don't be scared he'll try to weasel your money - he will give you honest opinions (e.g. we were worried we needed a 2nd shooter and he said he could handle it alone - and he did). And on your wedding day/session with them, laugh a lot! He will be there to capture that, and it'll make your partner insanely happy to see you so happy.

We were so not picture people and Nick made the process painless. Recommend highly!

We hired Brian from ABM to be our wedding photographer. He, and his team, are amazing!! I would recommend them to anyone! Brian is very easy to work with and he makes you feel very comfortable when he is photographing you! We just received our images and I cant help but to keep flipping through them all!! He captured so many amazing images, a lot of which we didn't even know he was taking. They are the perfect documentation of our special day and we will treasure them forever!

We worked with Brian and he was very easy to get along with. They went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with everything. One of the things that set AMB apart from other photographers we met with was their eye for unique photo situations that really highlighted their artistic style. I cannot believe what awesome shots they took!! And on top of all that they got our photos back to us much sooner than expected, which was great cause as soon as we came back from our honeymoon that was all I could think about! Brian was even willing to travel to all the different locations on the day of our wedding to capture everything! ABM a bit more expensive then we originally wanted to spend on a photographer but they were well worth it! They did an amazing job capturing the best day of our lives!

Don't hesitate...go with ABM!! Like every bride, you want your wedding to be perfect and just as important, you need those perfect memories captured in photos that you can keep and look back on forever. We spent a long time looking for the perfect photographer, and didn't make a decision quickly. For us, this was one of the most important choices to make so we really did our homework before choosing to go with ABM. First of all, we LOVED their body of work..the modern and vibrant style was perfectly what we wanted to capture our special moments. Then there's the photographer himself...with some companies you don't actually get to meet with the photographer that you will have on the day..that's not the case with ABM. We got to meet with Nick and we knew at that moment that he was the one!! I think it's so important to gel with your photographer (they are going to be hanging out with you all day, on the most special day of your life, so you have to like them!). We met with Nick at the ABM studio where he talked us through the day, asked questions, and showed us his previous work (which is amazing!!). What made a difference was that we really felt like he genuinely cared about capturing the best possible photos for our day. (Note that I met with other photographers from other companies who really just feel like they want your money.). It was a no-brainer for us... Nick was our man!! On the day, Nick was there on time, and worked his magic throughout the day. All the time, being so pleasant and fun to be around. He stayed later than we contracted and we never felt rushed. He even asked if we wanted any more shots before he left, and was so accommodating. After the wedding, our photos were finished earlier than expected. The photos came out AMAZING! Everyone that has seen them are totally amazed by how much he captured (and the quality). He did such a good job at capturing the story of our day...they are more than we could have hoped for!!! The photos were all so good that it took us 2 hours to choose one for our thank cards!! Haha! I know this review is long, but I just can't say enough amazing things about ABM. My advise is don't take as long as we did to make a decision. From my experience, you will not be disappointed! THANK YOU, Nick and Brian...you are both amazing artists and we are so happy with our wedding photos!!! :)

I know there are a lot of good wedding photographers in San Diego. But I was incredibly picky with who I wanted for our engagement and wedding pictures. We did our research, and read hundreds of reviews from different studios. We interviewed three different photographers starting off with Brian Kent at ABM photography. I knew within 2 minutes after meeting him at his studio and seeing his portfolio that he was going to be our wedding photographer. Not only was Brian professional and easy to talk to about how the engagement and wedding photography shoots would go, his artistic vision and creativity provided photos that went well beyond the traditional engagement/wedding portraits. I mean, they are just jaw dropping, STUNNING pictures. Brian is a perfectionist and will not stop shooting until he gets the picture he wants. So, let him shoot away! When we went to pick up our wedding pictures at his studio three weeks after our wedding, he gave us a surprise slideshow of the pictures he took. My husband and I watched eagerly with excitement, reliving our wedding day including all the tears, joy, and laughter. If you are looking for a dedicated, artistic photographer for your big day, look no further than ABM Photography. You will not be disappointed! THANK YOU Brian for doing such an amazing job with our photos. We will be in touch shortly to order a wedding album from you ☺.

We were matched with Nick from ABM for our engagement shoot and it couldn't have been a more perfect match. He knew of some great places to shoot beyond the norm and was a top tier cameraman and professional in every way. Other reviews describe Nick as "talented, friendly, communicative, reliable, and easy to work with" and we couldn't agree more! We would hire Nick again in a heartbeat and we highly recommend him!

ABM Photography did an amazing job for our wedding. They were very professional and tried very hard to make sure they captured the type of photos we were looking for. They're creativity made us get some really unique shots that will make our photo album memorable. The price was more than reasonable. So easy to work with and couldn't have been happier with our decision to go with ABM photography.

Nick from ABM was our photographer for our wedding. Nick is a laid back guy who's very easy to talk to, yet he's professional and experienced. He's easy to get ahold of through email. The photos were awesome, not boring cliche shots. Nick and our second photographer Matt are more than just photographers. Matt helped the guys with their ties. Making sure everyone looked good. Nick knows the bride needs help carrying her train when walking around the venue. Small details like that makes a big difference. We've had multiple guests compliment how great ABM is. They tried to get intimate shots of the guests, but without being invasive. I highly recommend them.

Nick Mantzel from ABM is amazing!!! Nick is super friendly and easy to work with. He was very responsive and flexible throughout the whole planning process. He shot our engagement photos last year in La Jolla. He made us feel super comfortable and gave us direction throughout the shoot, which was great because we would've been lost. He was super patient and was able to get amazing shots, even with our crazy dog. I met with him again right before our wedding and he went through every detail to make sure he got every shot we were looking for. One thing thats really great about ABM is the unlimited time on the wedding day. This is pretty unusual for most photographers and it makes a huge difference when you're dealing with all of the timing logistics. I really appreciated how laid back they were and weren't trying to charge extra for everything. They gave us a disc with all of our photos with printing rights. On the day of our wedding, Nick and our second shooter, Brian were amazing. They were super helpful and friendly. They worked really well with our videographers. During the ceremony they were so unobtrusive, I never even saw where they were taking photos from. Nick was on top of everything, he went through photos super quickly. My wedding party and family kept commenting on how easy and quick the photos were. Nick was creative and took some amazing photos. There wasn't any detail he left out. He was even super quick with the editing, which was greatly appreciated!! We would definitely recommend ABM!!

Nick at ABM = AMAZING. Nick was very professional and did a great job of capturing every moment of our special day--he made sure to get all the photo requests on our list :) Coming from Kansas City, MO (Go Royals!), it was very easy to work with Nick over the long distance. As far as quality of the work, we just got our photographs back and they are BEAUTIFUL! He took SOOO many amazing shots (and that is saying something because my husband is usually making funny faces in the pictures we take together), and it is going to be a challenge to narrow down which ones to frame! Nick did a great job of capturing special little moments throughout the ceremony and reception -- from flower girls spinning their dresses, to children passed out on the reception chairs, to me smashing cake in my husband's face, to dancing pictures that you can't help but smile at... I could go on and on.. And our bride and groom photos are more perfect than I could have imagined. My husband and I could not be happier with our photos and our whole experience with ABM. Thank you so much!!

Brian and his team at ABM photography truly exceeded all of my expectations for my wedding day! Brian was extremely professional, easy to work with and accommodating. Photography was one of the most important things to me for my wedding day, and ABM photography was highly recommended to me. I was quickly convinced that they were right for me after checking out the work on their website, and more importantly visiting the studio. Brian's work is stunning and exactly what I was looking for! I live abroad, but Brian was always flexible with "meeting" times, always answered my emails as quick as possible ensured to meet with me once I was in San Diego. He wanted to make sure to note all of the important things to me that he needed to capture at the wedding, as well as create a schedule that was stress-free for our day while still managing to get every shot we wanted. Brian and Courtney, his assistant that day, showed up on time and quickly and easily began working. Although our hair and makeup went way over schedule, he still managed to get in all of the shots we wanted before the ceremony, as well as after the ceremony and during the reception. He made everyone in my bridal party feel comfortable and made us have fun! I could not have asked for a better photographer for our big day. I highly recommend Brian and team for amazing photography and professional service!

Our photographer Nick with ABM was amazing! We did our engagement shoot and our wedding with him. For our engagement shoot, he was such a great balance of professionalism and friendly interaction. He made us feel really comfortable because of that great balance. We have amazing shots from both our wedding and our engagement shoot. He was friendly with our guests and stayed calm throughout the wedding. He got great shots while not being in anyone's face. He reminded me of shots that typical brides wanted, but he didn't push me if I didn't want those shots. I would highly, highly recommend Nick and ABM because of their professionalism, but personalization in their photography. If I could give them a higher rating, I would. Nick, thank you for making our wedding so beautiful!!

There were two things important to me on my wedding day, having the groom show up, and having gorgeous pictures! I, like most nervous and slightly obsessive brides, did my due diligence in researching wedding photographers. I knew the photographs were the only lasting moments I would have after my special day had passed. I scoured blogs, portfolios and websites until I found ABM. I knew from the first few pieces of Brian's work that I had to have him. Not only did he put up with my borderline stalking, but he invited me to visit his gallery and meet him in person. He is incredibly personable, professional and most importantly talented. I promise you will not be disappointed if you are lucky enough to have him capture your special day. He takes pride in creating beautiful photos and tailors his work to your preferences. Brian made me wish I could get married all over again - that's how great of a photographer he is!

Everyone says that your wedding day is such a blur. Well, thanks to the ABM team- I can look back at my wedding photos and remember every moment. I absolutely love Brian and everyone at ABM. My husband and I used them for our engagement and wedding photos. My husband is not a huge picture taker and Brian made him feel so comfortable. The photographers are so professional, prompt and really care about making your special day one to remember. They took the time to get to know US and it clearly reflects in our pictures. My husband and I decided that pictures were one of the most important things about our wedding and ABM was worth EVERY penny. I loved using them for the engagement photos because on the (stressful) wedding day I felt like I already knew the team and everything went smoothly. They stuck to a schedule that we set up together and it made me relax for the day knowing that they were going to keep me on time. They captured everyone who attended the wedding and somehow I never felt like they were in the way (like ninjas). I cannot wait to use them again for maternity photos (someday)!!

Finding the perfect photographer to capture the happiest day of your life is not a easy task. However, we found it in NICK MANTZEL, from ABM Photography. He photographed our wedding on June 21, 2014. Wow! What a talented man! I highly recommend him to EVERY bride, without hesitation! And I consider myself to be highly detail oriented. He was an absolute pleasant to work with from the moment we met, until the end of our wedding reception. He was always available and welcomed our questions, responding very quickly with all our inquires. Not to mention, he and his assistant Brian were able to fulfill all our requests despite our enormous wedding party --- 28 people!!! We were so appreciative of his great attitude (so calm and easy to work with!), professionalism and creativity. He made the entire process so fun and added such great energy and humor to our day..........so helpful to calm the normal stresses that come with getting married!!! When it came time to view our finished wedding photos at the studio (which were finished earlier than promised), I was in utter amazement at how beautiful they were. So candid, original and vibrant! Nick was truly able to bring to the story of our wedding day to life. He far exceeded our expectations and gave us the most unforgettable token of our wedding. Thank you so much Nick!

My husband and I are so grateful that we chose Nick and ABM Wedding Photography for our special day. Nick was able to capture the most incredible pictures throughout the day and night. My family and guests were just as pleased with the wedding photography. Nick is extremely friendly, professional and makes the process fun. Words cannot say enough for the amazing job that Nick and ABM Wedding Photography did for our wedding day. Thank you Nick and ABM!!

I've worked with a handful of photographers overtime and Brian is simply the best! My fiancée was not as used to pictures and Brian made him feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed- which we all know leads to better pictures! Brian's creativity and artistic eye gave us some incredible shots that we'll cherish for a lifetime.

Brian and his team at ABM are amazing! They are excellent, talented photographers who are incredibly professional. Indeed, ABM offers a laid-back approach that is comfortable and friendly while at the same time professional. My husband and I had such an great experience working with Brian. We did an engagement session and wedding photography with Brian.He and is staff are so incredibly talented. We would definitely recommend him to everyone.

Brian and his team at ABM were great from the start. My fiancee and I met with him when we were selecting our photographer. He gave us great ideas for our pictures and we liked his style of photography. On the day of the wedding they were all very accommodating of all of our requests. We have almost 800 pictures to choose from and as all my friends have said, they will be hard to pick from because ABM did such a great job.

We loved our experience with ABM Photography. I knew we were making the right choice right after my first phone conversation with Brian. He is very professional, but also so easy to talk to! What I liked about ABM is that they didn't make me book by the number of hours. Brian said, "I will be there well before the dress goes on and won't leave the reception until I've taken every last possible shot." He stayed well into the late evening and he was right- We have SO MANY wonderful photos. On the day of the wedding, Brian made it so easy. I wouldn't consider myself photogenic in the slightest, but Brian gave great directions and suggestions. The photos themselves exceeded my expectations. WOW! The use of backlighting and natural light are phenomenal. They touched the photos up just enough so they were the best versions of the photo without seeming overly doctored. The whole ABM team was friendly, professional, and wonderful!

Pictures were one of the most important wedding investments we made. Since my parents had zero pictures from their wedding, it was very important to both them and us that we had great ones from ours. Brian and his team were awesome, and the pictures were priceless. We just received the sneak peek and we have had tons of compliments so far. ABM talked through all of the shots we wanted prior to the wedding and they captured all of them and more. We were so happy to see so many great shots of all of our friends and loved ones from the happy hour and reception. I can't say enough good things about ABM!!

When we were planning our wedding we both decided that a top-notch photographer was a must. After years of seeing others wedding photos, being constantly disappointed with what we have seen, we all but had given up hope that we would find exactly who we were looking for and were about to settle for the typical cheese ball wedding photographer. Luckily we stumbled upon Brian and completely fell in love with style and his personality. Brian is so easy going and a complete joy to work with. He listens to your ideas and does not simply impose his vision for your shoot. Working with Brian is very much a collaborative process and the whole thing leaves you feeling like you had at least some say in the finished product. We can not be happier with Brian and his work. Everyone always complements our Engagement, Wedding and now our Maternity photos, they absolutely love them and we do too. Brian is our go to guy when comes to capturing arguably the most important events in our lives.

ABM Photography & Brian were outstanding! Working with him is so easy and he gets the shot! I love his artistic eye and so nice and easy going to work with.

Our wedding photos meant the most to us, so choosing the right photographer was critical. We are SO thankful we went with ABM Wedding Photography because our pictures turned out absolutely amazing! Nick captured the most important moments. I was very specific on the pictures I wanted and he made sure to get them. His photography is like none I've ever seen. He's a true artist and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. The best part is he doesn't have a time restraint. He will make sure he stays for every important event in order to get all the memories of the whole night. Most photographers won't do that. We can't wait to see the photo album he creates! Thank you!!!

We couldn't have been more thrilled with the stunning photos Brian Kent and his team took at our daughter's wedding! He captured every special moment of their pre-wedding, wedding ceremony and reception. He seemed like he was everywhere at once! Brian has the eye of a master as he sets up each pose with confidence and expertise. Most of all we all fell in love with his effervescent personality. He has so much positive energy and is kind, unobtrusive and caring. Our friends and family are thrilled with the photos we provided them! I promise you won't be disappointed!

ABM was amazing!! They captured every moment and were so easy to work with! It was like reliving our wedding day looking through all the pictures!