andres valenzuela photography

both have a calming presence about them and you barely knew they were there capturing the day. Andres helped us relax/coached us during the engagement photo session so that when we took our photos on the big day we knew what to expect. On the wedding day Andres and his wife Kim were there with us early in the morning and stayed throughout the reception. We couldn’t be happier with their style of photos, the time they dedicated to us that day, and how easily it was to contact them throughout the whole process. It is evident that these two are passionate about photography and they are there with you that day. Our time and money was well spent that day, and we couldn’t be happier.

helped research different places to take wedding photos (even offering to drive to one of the locations to check it out in person). They were very accommodating and flexible when it came to the engagement photos, we were rained out twice and they were nice enough to reschedule both times. On our wedding day, Andres and Kim arrived early in the morning and stayed throughout the reception. It was so nice to have them there the whole day without any time restriction. They took many getting ready and detail photos while all he bridesmaids and groomsman got ready. Aside from just taking photos they were also very helpful in making sure we were sticking to our timeline. We got married at a church and they were very respectful of the church rules and discreet while taking photos during the ceremony. We had a very large bridal party that also included young ring bearers, Kim was very helpful coordinating, setting up and entertaining the kids during group photos. I would recommend Andres and Kim to anyone that is looking for a photographer, they were so sweet and wonderful to work with!

r phone conversation, days leading up to my wedding, tremendously reassured any worries I may have had - you have nothing to worry about with these two, they know their stuff! My day ran smoothly and I felt very comfortable with both of them as our photographers. They are both very talented and I highly recommend using them! Thank you so much again!

ut absolutely gorgeous. Their style is very light and natural and fun, and they avoid those cheesy, posed wedding photos. They are so amazing to work with as well. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, learn what we were looking for from our photos and make sure they captured that on the wedding day. We're not too serious of people and our friends are a bunch of goofballs. Andres and Kim managed to get all the silly fun moments of our day while being flies on the wall. Everyone we've shared the photos with has been raving about how amazing they came out. Working with Andres and Kim was the absolute best decision and I cannot recommend them enough - they're awesome!

camera-shy, they made us feel so comfortable while getting our pictures taken. We loved how Andres was able to capture the emotional details of our wedding and the duo was always looking for great photo opportunities. An example of such is that the weather was cloudy during our wedding with a breakthrough of sunlight during and after the ceremony. Andres decided to take advantage of the sunlight and take photos of us in a scenic area of our venue and the results were amazing. We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and we are eternally grateful for the moments that Andres and Kim were able to capture of our special day.

This was not only an important part of building a relationship with our photographer, but also a way for us to get to know their style. We were incredibly impressed with our engagement photos and couldn't wait for our big day. Andres and Kim's friendly and down to earth personalities set the tone for a relaxed and fun-filled wedding day! Kim was incredibly helpful in addressing issues on the spot such as adjusting dresses, looking out for flyaways, and holding up the train of your dress while walking outside. Andres even helped the groomsmen tie a mean bowtie! :) When dark clouds began to creep in during our pictures, both Andres and Kim kept the mood light and helped to keep everything calm. The two worked together FLAWLESSLY and made our day beyond a dream come true. Within four days we had a preview of our photos which was a pleasant surprise. My husband and I were blown away with the quality of work, artistic angles, and beauty of the photographs. Andres was able to capture the most special moments of our lives. Andres and Kim are truly amazing and we are so grateful to have had them with us on our wedding day! If you want a wedding photographer who will take the time to get to know you, listen to your ideas and concerns, keep a calm demeanor even throughout difficulties, and produce the most BEAUTIFUL photographs, go with Andres and Kim! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

and he really made us feel that he wanted to get to know us and have the photos be a reflection of who we are. During the engagement shoot he chatted with us and made us feel even more comfortable with our choice of booking with him. He was easy and responsive to contact leading up to the wedding. He found us a great spot to take pictures between the ceremony and reception. On the day of the wedding, he was super calm and organized and helped the day go smoothly. He and Kim came very prepared and everyone was very impressed with them. And what to say about the photos?? They are beautiful, amazing, more than what we could have ever expected. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Andres!!

have them as part of our wedding day. The turn around time for photos was so quick - we were thoroughly impressed. They capture each and every single moment that we could have wanted and took such creative, romantic photos. We absolutely love their work and highly recommend them!

always responding quickly and professionally to our questions. During our engagement shoot they really took the the time to get to know my husband and I on a whole other level that allowed them to know what moments were important to us on our big day. They were a calming presence on your big day.. which is HUGE as it can be insanely stressful. And the pictures... are... INCREDIBLE. They captured the day exactly as we remember it. They did not miss one moment. I can't express in words how happy we are with the images they produced. They also had the pictures to us insanely fast... We just could not be happier. If I could give them more stars I would!! Hiring Andres was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. Hiring anyone else would be a mistake!!

pictures turned out beautifully. They took a mix of photojournalistic pictures as well as the family/group shots that we really wanted. I would recommend them to everyone!

ally beautiful, but they capture the emotions between people in a candid and natural way. When I first discovered Andrès’ work online, I was memorized by the beautiful moments he captures on film and had a hard time pulling myself away from the computer! I knew I was very interested in having Andrès as our photographer before meeting him, but immediately after meeting him, we were completely sold! Andrès and his wife Kim are not only amazing at what they do, but they are wonderful people. Our engagement session felt more like a double date then a photo shoot. Because we were so at ease with Andrès and Kim, we were able to be ourselves in front of the camera. As someone who is not a fan of being photographed, I am truly amazed at how enjoyable the experience was for me! Just a couple weeks after our session, we received our engagements photos and they did not disappoint! Andrès did a phenomenal job capturing our relationship on camera. Our friends and family were blown away. Throughout the whole planning process, Andrès and Kim were delightful to work with. Andrès was very accessible and responsive by email and phone. He became a valuable resource and recommended two other vendors that I ended up using. Andrès and Kim even sent us a little note and gift to wish us well in our wedding planning. Such a thoughtful gesture! You can count on Andrès and Kim to go above and beyond! On the day of our wedding, Kim and Andrès were incredible to see in action. They knew how to maximize every moment to most efficiently document the day. They had even learned the names of our bridal party members and immediate family. Again, they made it easy to feel natural in front of the camera. Knowing that I was in good hands and that they had everything under control, I was able to enjoy every moment. Kim practically catered to my every move during our photo shoots – she carried my train, helped control my hair, assisted with my long veil. She even fixed my hair when my hairpin came out and helped bustle my dress! I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her! Needless to say, our wedding photos are spectacular. We would hire Andrès and Kim again in a heartbeat! We cannot thank them enough for their amazing work. You guys are the best!

They really want to get to know you and capture your true love story. Two of my colleagues have also used them.

im. They make you feel as you are their long time friends. We only met with Andres and knew we wanted him to shoot our wedding! Pictures are extremely important and we couldn't have made a better decision. My fiance (at the time) being a big football fan, we really wanted to do our engagement shoot and Giants Stadium. We told Andres and he was excited! Unfortunately, we were not able to get in due to events during that month. We were stumped on were to go. Andres came in to help out and gave us some ideas and picked a perfect location. He made us feel extremely comfortable in our engagement shoot. After the shoot, we went to a great dinner with Andres and Kim. They got to know us a little bit better. They really make an effort to get to know you before your big day so they capture YOUR love story. It came to our big day. Andres and Kim were at my home early to capture all the details. There was another photographer at my husband's house. They made me feel calm even in a little moment of crisis. Again, we tried to take our wedding pictures at the stadium and again were denied due to an event. Andres was great at picking out another location. The pictures are fantastic!!! I can't say enough about them. Now the hard part is picking out ones for the wedding album. Not only do we feel like we picked the best photographer, but we feel like we gain 2 new friends. Thank you for everything!

feel completely comfortable. During our engagement session they helped us to just focus on ourselves and the hours flew by. We got to have dinner with them that night and get to know them. They truly focus on developing relationships with their clients so that the day of the wedding, they are more than just a vendor, but friends. The days leading up to the wedding, they contacted us to be sure they did everything we needed them to the day of the wedding. The day of the wedding, Andres arrived very punctually and took pictures very naturally and discretely. It was like that during the wedding as well. The final product was amazing! I cannot tell you howm much people raved about our pictures. We are so happy with the pictures that represent our day and our love so well. If you get the privelage to work with Andres, you will not be disappointed. He will make the experience such a pleasant one and you will end up with a gorgeous final product.

e. My fiance and I are not typically photogenic together and were relieved when Andres told us nothing is very posed or staged. We had our engagement pictures taken at a special place for us and we felt we were just on a documented date. It's an understatement when i say you can naturally see the love my fiance and I share from our pictures. I was unbelievably comfortable in front of the camera with Andres and Kim behind the lens for our wedding, and our pictures came out stunning, from what we have seen so far. I have shown the preview of our pictures to tons of family and friends and everyone has gushed over them. He is worth every penny because these are the memories you want to preserve for years to come.

ple we have ever met! They are so sincere and warm that you feel as if you have been friends forever. They truly take the time to get to know you as people and the process is memorable. The engagement photo session feels more like spending time with old friends. When it came time to our wedding, we already felt so comfortable with Andres and Kim that it was like having another family member or friend around to ease the wedding nerves. I couldn’t image feeling more at ease and comfortable! We truly had such an amazing experience with Andres. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful we love both our engagement photos just as much as our wedding photos! Him and his wife are such wonderful people. We truly couldn’t have picked a better photographer. This whole process has been absolutely wonderful and I would book him again in a heartbeat! If you decided to choose Andres as your wedding photographer, he will exceed all of your expectations and more. Thank you Andres for capturing the most special moment in our lives! We look forward to using you again in the future! :) Love, Lauren & Olivier

life and now I have pictures that can last a lifetime. I think you can go cheap on many things for your wedding, but your photographer must not be one of them! The other thing that was vitally important was how safe and comfortable we felt with him and his wife. They are both very professional and yet so personable. You feel like you've known them for years and it helps to make you feel safe and comfortable when you are often in such an emotionally vulnerable place. This in turn means that your pictures are filled with genuine honest joy and peace. I can't recommended them enough. You won't regret it!

nd's beautiful engagement pictures, I immediately set up an appointment with Andres and his wife, Kim. From the moment we walked into their office, we loved them. They were so professional and had such a passion about what they do. We immediately knew that they were the ones we wanted to trust to capture our wedding day. A few months later, one year before our wedding, we took our engagement pictures in Long Beach Island. Both Andres and Kim made the 2 1/2 hour drive without a question. The weather was not cooperating so we had to make 3 trips to the lighthouse before it finally stopped raining. We ended up going for drinks and dinner in between. They told us that we could always reschedule and it was no big deal! By the time we took the pictures, my husband and I felt so comfortable with Andres and Kim...they were like old friends! They made what would be an uncomfortable experience so much fun. When we got the pictures back, we were blown away. Each one was better than the next. We had a hard time picking our favorites! A year later, on 7/13/13, they photographed our wedding. As always they were completely professional. They knew the names of all of family members and our bridal party. Again, the weather was not cooperating. Somehow, we were able to get pictures outside at the country club. Throughout the evening, our guests kept telling us what an amazing photographer Andres is. Unsurprisingly, our wedding pictures came out awesome. They are so beautiful and really capture the day and our emotions. We keep looking at them over and over. Not only are Andres and Kim extremely professional and the best at what they do, they are amazing people. They are, by far, the best photographers in our area!

bum. From the first time I saw his work I knew he had to photograph my wedding. During our engagement shoot I learned why his pictures are so beautiful; Andres captured my husband and I in a natural setting without having us look posed. Andres is able to capture small loving moments on film. The day of my wedding when I woke up and saw that it was raining, I was not worried because I trusted that Andres would find a way to use beautiful backdrops for my perfect day. Andres photographed every stage of the wedding and blended right in, even at the salon. He is not intrusive; he only adds to the wedding with his great personality. All of my guests were so impressed with the images Andres displayed via the television sets we had at our reception. I could not be happier with my choice to have Andres Valenzuela take my wedding photos. I will look at those pictures with such joy for the rest of my life.

very short amount time. Photo quality does not vary. What you see displayed on his blog and website is what you can expect when you hire him. He doesn't give less than 110%. He's responsive to emails. He's polite and professional, and he makes us feel super comfortable taking pictures. We are obviously super pleased with Andres. No complaints whatsoever!! And we would definitely work with him again!

shoot followed by a nice dinner or as little as our email banter back and forth. They really set themselves at a higher level than other photographers that I had researched. They are on the pricier side than I guess others but you cannot put a price tag on memories captured that will last a life time. I went into the process knowing that I would be willing to spend more on photography than lets say the cake and I can honestly say that it was money well spent!! Would absolutely recommend them to everyone I will ever meet who's planning a wedding!

y were wonderful to work with!

ur engagement shoot. He was the primary photographer and Kim was his assistant, the pictures from both came out more amazing than words can describe. Although we have only seen a few of our wedding pictures (it's only been 3 weeks since our wedding), what we have seen has been absolutely beautiful and we cannot wait to see the rest! The pictures were so beautiful they brought tears to my family's eyes. You can tell just from working with him, that Andres has a real passion and love for what he does, and will not settle for anything less than perfect in his pictures. Andres was creative in coming up with posed pictures and words cannot describe how wonderful the natural pictures he captured are. Both him and his wife are extremely talented and anyone would be lucky to have them capture their wedding. I don't think it is possible to be disappointed with Andres' work!

we've seen, Andres was worth every penny! As soon as we met him and his wife, we were hooked as they were genuinely excited for us! As we got to know Andres and had our engagement session, it was clear he would do an amazing job capturing our wedding! He is professional, friendly and truly cares about the couples he works with. His work speaks for itself and we look forward to working with Andres again in the future as our family grows!

ecause we didn't want anyone else to shoot our wedding. You will not be disappointed ... he truly captures the spirit and heart of each wedding. If you look at his website all of his pictures are unique and personal.