5 out of 5 stars and 41 reviews
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(41)Santa Barbara, Ventura County, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles
About this vendor
Your wedding photography collection is not just a visual record of the day; it should also transport you back to the way you felt. The anticipation of getting ready, the surreal moment of exchanging vows, the incomparable joy of partying with all the people you love in one place.
Anna Delores Photography prioritizes authenticity, artistry, and a supportive, compassionate wedding day experience. We provide practical guidance in tandem with creative fine art sensibilities. We offer a full-service wedding experience for modern, non-traditional romantics in search of a professional yet fun-loving photography team.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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My husband Cody and I worked with Emily to capture our elopement at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Emily is amazing to work with! She is very approachable and made us feel comfortab...
le in front of the camera. We are not professional models, but Emily made us feel like we were! She is super friendly and made the photoshoot experience really fun. She helped us pose and look our best. She also knew the courthouse grounds well which was helpful to us as we came from out of state. We are very happy with our photos! It's hard to choose our favorites because we love them all! It was important to us to capture the details of our day since it was just the two of us attending our civil ceremony. Our family is thrilled with the quality of the photos. We would recommend Emily for photography and hope to work with her again soon!
Our experience with Anna Delores Photography, led by the incredible duo of Beckie and Malaya, was nothing short of a dream come true. From the moment we first laid eyes on our wed...
ding images, we were overcome with sheer joy and tears of happiness. The artful, expressive, and breathtaking photographs perfectly captured the love between us as a couple and the genuine affection shared by our family and friends on that momentous day.
Beckie and Malaya proved to be not only extraordinarily talented photographers but also incredible additions to our wedding day. They exuded charm, warmth, and professionalism. From effortlessly eliciting smiles and laughter from the littlest ones to graciously accommodating my grandmother's desire to capture her own moments on her phone, they handled every situation with patience, grace, and impeccable organization. And, they tore up the dance floor.
The images captured by Beckie and Malaya are true works of art. The attention to detail, the mastery of our natural late Autumn lighting, and the ability to seize the most tender and fleeting moments astounded us. Every glance, every smile, every embrace was beautifully preserved, immortalizing the love and joy that enveloped us.
The images not only showcase our love as a couple but also pay homage to the love and support of our cherished family and friends who surrounded us. Anna Delores Photography has an innate ability to capture the essence of relationships, showcasing the genuine connections that make weddings such profound and heartfelt occasions.
Beckie and Malaya were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their friendly and approachable demeanor put us at ease, allowing us to relax and be our authentic selves throughout the day. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensured that no moment went unnoticed, leaving us with an extensive collection of cherished memories.
We wholeheartedly recommend Anna Delores Photography to anyone seeking photographers who possess an unrivaled ability to capture the beauty, love, and emotion of their special day. Beckie and Malaya exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are eternally grateful for the incredible artistry they have provided. Our wedding album is a testament to their exceptional skill, and it will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
On top of the exceptional photography experience provided by Beckie and Malaya, we were fortunate to have the invaluable guidance and support of Emily, the proprietor of Anna Delores. Emily's personal touch and unwavering dedication made our entire photography journey an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, Emily took the time to understand our vision and worked closely with us to develop a comprehensive photograph timeline that ensured our photography needs were met seamlessly. Her insightful advice on structuring the events leading up to and after our vows allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the present moment while every precious memory was expertly. Emily's commitment and genuine care makes her an honorary bridesmaid in our hearts, and we are forever grateful for her invaluable contributions to our special day.
Thank you, Anna Delores Photography, for capturing our love story with such artistry and for giving us the gift of these priceless memories. Your professionalism, warmth, and extraordinary talent have left an indelible mark on our hearts, and we will forever treasure the images that reflect the beauty of our wedding day.
We had a great experience working with Anna Delores Photography! Our wedding photos and engagement photos are INCREDIBLE! Emily was wonderful to work with. She was our main point o...
f contact leading up to the big day and edited our photos to perfection. We had so many questions (seriously, so many) and she answered every single one with patience. Emily is professional, experienced, so easy to talk to, and delivers such gorgeously edited photos that we will cherish for years to come.
Our lead photographer was Alyssa. We cannot sing Alyssa’s praises enough! Alyssa is so incredibly talented, so easy to get along with, and so much fun to work with. Before booking, she agreed to have a video chat with us so we could get to know her. We quickly realized how calming, easy going, and experienced she was and booked immediately. We then met with her for our engagement session and had such a fun time! She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She is a hype woman extraordinaire, alway encouraging us with compliments! We knew she was the perfect person to have beside us throughout our wedding day. And we were right! We so enjoyed having Alyssa there on our big day. She kept things running smoothly and on time, all the while making us feel so comfortable. She seamlessly guided us, the bridal party, and our family through all the photos during the day. She is a total professional and worked alongside our videographer in perfect teamwork (which is so important).
We were absolutely blown away by both our wedding and engagement photos! Alyssa captured STUNNING photos. It’s obvious that she has years and years of technical knowledge paired with a very gifted eye for beautiful and meaningful images. Alyssa is so talented and we’re so thankful that she captured these important moments. Emily & Alyssa, we truly cannot thank you enough!
Working with Emily was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding day. She made us feel so comfortable and helped us loosen up, resulting in the most incredible images I'...
ve ever had of us. Our families and friends couldn't stop raving about how much they loved her too. We got our preview photos in just a day and cannot stop flipping through them. Do not hesitate to hire her (or through her new brand Emily Loeppke)!
Emily and Alyssa are INCREDIBLE! They are both so helpful, kind, responsive, fun, and truly felt like friends! My husband and I were so comfortable and knew we were in good hands. ...
Our pictures captured the day perfectly and we are blown away by how beautiful they are!! Anna Delores Photography is truly the best!!
Emily, Alyssa and the whole team at Anna Delores were a DREAM to work with. Emily was easy to reach and had so many helpful recommendations and answers. Our photographer Alyssa mad...
e us feel so comfortable taking pictures (our wedding was our first time doing professional shots) and we had a blast with her. The editing and lighting of the final pictures absolutely blew us away - we are so grateful to the whole Anna Delores team!
We had Anna Delores photography for our wedding and could not have been happier! They were so kind, professional, fun, and took the best photos ever! My dad says they have to photo...
graph my sister's future wedding! You cannot go wrong with hiring Anna Delores!
Emily and the Anna Delores team shot our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. Having now had three different occasions working with Emily under my belt, I can say with...
utter confidence that she's talented beyond measure, classy and ethical in her business doings, and someone you will grow to consider a friend quite quickly. On your wedding day you spend a ton of time with your photographer so it's crucial that you enjoy having them around. Emily kept me calm, gave me so much direction, entertained my countless questions, and even kept me laughing through each phase of the day. She exceeded all expectations in every possible way. First, her talent for shooting exquisite photos is unparalleled. She not only takes incredible portraits and candids of the bride, groom, wedding party, families, and guests but she is a QUEEN of detail shots as well. It was really important to us that she captured all of the design and details that went into creating our "summer soiree" and boy did she deliver. The photos are vibrant, artistic, and timeless. Second, she genuinely cares about you and your event. She is so communicative and goes the extra mile to prepare for your day by collecting tons of info on your event for several weeks leading up. It's very apparent that she wants to understand the uniqueness and priorities of your day so that it comes across in the photos. Finally, she even maintains her meticulousness after the wedding. She provides both teaser photos and your final edits extremely quickly. Be sure to order a custom album too because she does an INSANE job curating that as well. Once your big day is over, all you're left with are the memories and photos. So be sure to work with Anna Delores so that you love your photos as much as we do. I can't wait to work with Emily again as soon as possible!!!
We loved working with Beckie for our engagement and wedding photos. First of all, we had so much FUN with Beckie. She is energetic and genuine, and added to the joy of our wedding....
She also made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera. Most importantly, we love our photos: they really capture us as individuals, and the special magic of our big day. Would choose Anna Delores as our photography team 10x over!
Emily at Anna Delores Photography is an elopement angel. Like most brides in 2020, I had to postpone my 200 person, indoor, LA County wedding. I was crushed, but we decided to get ...
married anyway.
Emily was instrumental to my elopement vision. I leaned on her for vendor recommendations since we aren’t from the Santa Barbara area and she absolutely crushed those! She kept me calm when we decided to change our venue three days before our wedding due to weather. Emily was so patient and kind, took all of my crazy phone calls, and hooked me up with the best photographer for our wedding day - Cara! This team is incredible and you can trust that they will always go the extra mile for their couples.
We received our sneak peek within a week of our elopement and our entire album within a month. It’s so hard to pick a favorite because they are beyond gorgeous. Our home is going to look like a shrine to ourselves with all of the photos we are about to print and frame.
I cannot recommend the ADP team enough. We are beyond thankful they were a part of our special day.
I’m so happy I went with Anna Delores Photography for my mini-mony wedding. Emily was so quick to respond to all my emails and questions, and even helped me secure a new florist wh...
en Ruben from Elevate Floral stole my money and left town, never returning my emails and calls and never providing me with a wedding bouquet. Beckie was our photographer at the SB Courthouse and was such a joy. Everyone there loved her energy. The pictures turned out so beautiful. Thank you Emily and team for making my magical day absolutely perfect!
Working with Emily was a wonderful experience! She was so sweet and helpful and she made us feel extremely comfortable as we took our wedding photos. She was quick to respond to ou...
r inquiries and turned around our gallery in record time. I highly recommend booking Anna Delores Photography - you will not regret it!
Book Anna Delores Photography IMMEDIATELY. Emily from Anna Delores is a genius artist. Not only is she personable and delightful to work with/plan with/ and be with, but her phot...
os are also magazine-worthy. Everything my husband and I felt on our wedding day was captured by Emily and made beautifully evident in our photographs. The best decision we made (besides marrying each other) was booking Emily. I cannot say enough; people who have seen our photos cannot say enough, and I will forever feel grateful for this company. You may be hiring a photographer, but by the end of the day, you will have a very, very talented friend.
Choosing a wedding photographer is very important, especially one that's talented and captures the moment. Emily's talent is unreal and my husband and I are so happy she and her te...
am was part of our special day, the start of our forever love story. She was so easy to work with and her team made all of us feel so comfortable. For the friends that sometimes awkward in pictures Emily really gave direction. She really heard us and got it! No surprise that our pictures turned out amazing and even featured on Martha Stewart, thanks to Emily and her talent and connections. We are beyond happy!! Her positive energy and friendliness made our day even more special. Emily to me isn't just our photographer anymore but a friend. Thank you so much for capturing the memories so beautifully.
Choosing the ADP team (Emily and Beckie) for our wedding was hands-down the BEST decision I made during the entire wedding planning process!! I truly cannot say enough about how am...
azing Emily is, and I legitimately miss her now that the wedding is over. She and Beckie brought such an incredible energy to our day, and we had so much fun with them! All of our family and friends also commented on how upbeat they were and how easy they made the entire picture process. And then the pictures themselves are just to die for!! Obviously I knew Emily was talented, but the pictures just took my breath away. The emotion she captured in them is so powerful that one look brings me right back to those moments. You can feel the joy in her photos and I think a lot of that is because her personality creates such an incredible space for her couples to be at ease and in love. She was one of the first vendors I booked and was so helpful through the planning process. She had recommendations for other vendors (found my floral designer through her) and was also an amazing sounding board for other vendors I was looking at. The ADP team is just amazing, and I could go on about them forever!
BEST WEDDING DECISION WE MADE!
I could write a book on how amazing Emily is. When my husband and I first got engaged, we had photos taken right away with another photographer and ...
the whole experience was awkward and the pictures turned out looking, surprise, awkward. We knew we needed to find someone new for our wedding and THANK GOODNESS we found Emily.
She is so fun and spunky and charismatic that you become instant friends. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident that your photos reflect it. The photos she took were SO beautiful. Both the photos of us, our guest, and all of the wedding details are absolutely unbelievable. Even my mom was thrilled with her and the photos, and she is not easy to please.
Also she came all the way to NYC for a new set of engagement photos for us. I mean, come on. She is the best.
AMAZING work! So easy to work with Emily and her team. It was truly a great experience to work with them with both engagement photos and on the wedding day. She is very timely and ...
will contact with updates and tips/advice! Can't say enough great things!
Emily is seriously the best!!! From the moment I spoke to her on the phone, I felt comfortable and knew she was the best of the best and would make our day amazing. I was right! Ou...
r wedding pictures are absolutely amazing, and Emily and her team made us feel so comfortable and it was just such a fun experience. Everything turned out seamless throughout our wedding day, and it turns out taking a million pictures can actually be really fun. I would recommend Emily again and again and wouldn’t think twice!!
Emily from Anna Delores is amazing. She was not only a stellar photographer but went above and beyond to give me recommendations for vendors and make sure everything ran smoothly d...
uring the wedding. My husband and I had a blast working with her. I would recommend her to anyone.
Emily was a huge part of our wedding day - making it run smoothly. She was a pleasure to work with. Her photos are beautiful. I highly recommend her!
I am 88 days into wedded bliss and totally miss being in wedding planning contact with Emily of Anna Delores Photography. When I first got introduced to Emily via my wedding planne...
r, Emily and I talked on the phone for an HOUR!! Emily's energetic personality and knowledge shined through that convo, and I knew she was the one I wanted to work with - I didn't talk to any other wedding photographer vendors. Part of the package is an engagement photo session, which is a huge perk. Not only did we get amazing engagement photos, but using that hour session, Emily guided Nathan and I on some tips for taking photos, that would come in handy on our wedding day and make taking photos come more naturally. During the planning process I had a couple great check-in convos with Emily that brought down the normal stress of being a bride. On our wedding day, Emily and her second shooter, Felicia, captured the most amazing pictures that display the perfect story of our wedding day. We completely trusted Emily and Felicia on their ideas. Nathan and I spent three hours looking through our photos and there were several times where I had tears in my eyes saying "oh my gosh!!! They caught that moment too?!?!"
Emily, you should be very proud of Anna Delores Photography. You are the sweetest, super talented and brought the BEST giggles and energy to our Wedding Day. Thank you again for capturing the best day ever!! Miss you!!!!!
Lots of Love,
Nicole Garthwait
I first saw Emily’s photo of a beautiful couple standing in front of a gorgeous tree with a candlelight alter. I must have stared at that photo for many minutes. I noticed it was s...
hot by AnnaDelores, and from there I was intrigued of who this Anna was. lol. I came to find out that the backstory of how Emily created her business’ name was touching and meaningful. From there on, I knew no matter what I had to get to know this creative and beautiful woman.
My now wife and I met up with Emily in DTLA. What was supposed to be an hour or two meeting and discussion about our wedding and her photography packages, the whole hoopla, ended up lasting for over 5 hours. We shared laughs, stories, and all the emotions. I think we all felt it then that not only was she hired, and this would begin our work relationship, but also a long lasting friendship. And that’s just what it was...Aside from her amazing and beautiful photography skills, which anyone can clearly see is magical, Emily’s soul is just as magical. She cares deeply about you and her work which is one and the same. She pays attention to every detail, and then some. She had us laughing and created genuine moments. Not only did we love her, but all of our guests did as well.
I too am a wedding photographer, and have been for almost 4 years. My wife also photographs weddings with me. We both had a very precise, and specific eye on what our wedding photos would be, and what type of personality our photographer would need to have, which is VERY important. I can proudly and confidently say that I can never be more blessed to have had Emily as our photographer and now as our friend. We love you, Emily. -Kelly
I second everything Kelly said above. Choosing a wedding photographer was definitely a process for us, as we both were fairly...ehmm..particular. Quite often, our friends would ask us “Wait, so who is going to shoot YOUR wedding?!”
Well, after the first time we met Emily, we knew instantly it would be her, and were overjoyed that she was available to shoot our wedding. It was a trek: 3 hours away into the Sequoia mountains, and Emily was so excited for the adventure and challenge. On our wedding day, she was calm and attentive. She worked her butt off, carrying her gear up hills and still giggling throughout the day. She went above and beyond, capturing some of the most precious moments of our lives in a beautiful creative way. She’s more than our photographer, she’s our family and we can’t wait to share more memories with her! -Kelsey
Working with Anna Delores Photography for our Santa Barbara wedding was an absolute DREAM! We got our wedding photos back and have had so many people say that they are the most bea...
utiful wedding photos they’ve ever seen. The same was said for our aaahhmazing engagement photos at Butterfly Beach.
The light and emotion that they’re able to capture in their photos is breathtaking. The wedding day went as fast as people said it would but Emily, Rhianna and Sarah captured the details of the whole day perfectly. They really go above and beyond to get the best shots and they had us laughing and smiling all day.
Emily and her team are such a joy to work with. They’re extremely professional, creative, warm and so fun to be around. Thank you Emily and team, you made our wedding day even more unforgettable!
If you're reading this review, you've already spent too much time not booking Anna Delores Photography for your wedding. Emily and Rhianna are, with no exaggeration, the best decis...
ion we made for our wedding (besides marrying each other). Our wedding was 3 months ago and still one of the first things our guests comment on when we talk to them is how amazing our photographers were. 2 of my bridesmaids have since booked them for their own weddings, with more of our friends to follow.
As soon as we decided on our date and our location (Maui) I started looking for photographers local to our venue. I must have contacted every photographer on the island before realizing I wasn't finding what I was looking for and deciding I needed to start looking close to home. I met Emily and Rhianna at their studio in Ventura and we spent almost 3 hours together talking about the wedding, Hawaii, life, and more! It was an instant fit - I called my then-fiancé on the way home and told him we'd found our photographers.
Fast forward a year and a half to our engagement session (which we finally did 5 months before our wedding after Emily patiently put up with me having to reschedule several times for various reasons). We met them at the Clairmont Lavender Farm in Los Olivos and had such a fun afternoon taking our engagement photos. Emily & Rhianna are such a power team and made being in front of the camera so comfortable and easy. I can't imagine having felt nearly as comfortable with any other photographers - they just have a way of making everything so easy and natural (and fun!).
Our wedding finally arrived in July 2017 and I would have 10 more destination weddings if I could, just so these two wonderfully talented people could capture it all.
You want to book Anna Delores Photography for three reasons...
1) They will capture the life and spirit of your event(s). I had spent countless hours putting together the small details of our wedding, both the experiences and decor. Emily and Rhianna captured the essence of all the heart and soul I'd poured into the wedding!
2) They will capture every real emotion of your wedding day. Every photo we got is a genuine reflection of what people were feeling throughout the day. The tears, the laughter, and everything in between are palpable in all our pictures and they take you right back to those moments.
3) They are the life of the party. I don't think many people can say that their wedding photographers got out there on the dance floor with them and got to partake in the fun with everyone else. Most weddings I've attended I don't even remember the photographers being there, and let me tell you, it is SO MUCH FUN when they get out there and have as much fun as you are. It also makes for some perfectly crazy dance floor photos.
You spend more time with your photographers than anybody else on your wedding day, so it's incredibly important to connect with them. We had the pleasure of having Emily and Rhianna capture our engagement session, rehearsal dinner, wedding, and day after session. We now have 2000+ pictures to cherish for the rest of our lives, and 2 amazing new friends. Do yourself a favor and book ADP!
Rhianna is a truly amazing photographer. Our photos are outrageously gorgeous, and they perfectly capture the feelings, personalities, experiences, and lively pulse of our wedding...
. I am awed by how sensitive and artful they all are. My husband and I feel we are living the wedding again when we look at our photos; what an incredible gift this is! I would also add that Rhianna was a delight to work with. She is warm, playful, intelligent, and creative, but also capable of fading into the background; we were never anxious or "in the spotlight" when we didn't want to be. This allowed us to relax completely and contributed very significantly to our wedding's joyful, playful, and intimate atmosphere. In short, we couldn't imagine a better experience!
Rhianna and Steven were absolutely amazing & stress free to work with with great energy. They captured all the pictures I requested and followed my ideal timeline to the exact end...
. I would highly recommend using Anna Delores Photography.
I cannot say enough about Emily and her team. Her photography skills are like nothing I've ever seen and our pictures turned out even better than I could have dreamed. Emily is als...
o fantastic to work with - she is fun, easy going, sweet and hilarious - exactly what you need when shooting an engagement session or at your wedding! I would shout from the rooftops if I could what an amazing experience my husband and I had with Emily - we just can't say enough great things about her. Photography is by far the most important part of the wedding, and it's so important to get that right to preserve memories - and boy are we glad we chose Emily and her team!
My Husband and I learned early on in the wedding planning process that photography was important to us and that we weren't going to opt for just any ol photographer that came recom...
mended to us from the typical wedding venue vendor preferred lists. We carefully researched and flipped through countless photographers websites. I wound up stumbling upon Anna Delores' website (while at work 😉) and it only took ONE photo to get me to swoon + get hooked. I booked a consultation immediately after and was beyond excited for our meeting. As excited as I was, It was also important for us that we felt a connection with our photographers and we got JUST that instantly with Rhianna and Emily. These 2 ladies are both power women and are fiercely passionate with their never ending work.
Also, Rhianna was our main photographer and she is my girl for life! We were complete strangers when we met and wound up becoming friends! Who else becomes friends with their wedding photographer?! We had an outdoor wedding, and of course there was last minute unexpected rain, the day before the wedding. Rhianna was literally researching alternative venues + volunteering her man's help to lug all of our stuff *sigh* I could go on about this Wonder Woman for days!
Last but not least, Emily! Emily is my inner soul + her personality is my jam. We literally got the dream duo cause Emily tag teamed with Rhianna on our wedding day + she crafted the most BEAUTIFUL arrangements of my bouquet, trinkets + place cards. I literally still swoon and get compliments to this day.
Ok, after a 1000+ worded essay, I shall conclude to say if you want wedding photographers who will go above + beyond for you in every aspect of a wedding and who genuinely care about you as a couple, opt with Anna Delores. You can't be disappointed.
It's hard to know where to begin with Emily, so let's just skip to where we end. If you are looking for a kind, professional and most importantly fun person to capture your big day...
, it's Emily from Anna Delores. Our priority was capturing the beauty of our families converging for our special day and Emily captured everyone, including us and our love, perfectly. She photographed the most beautiful portraits and a ton of candids that we will cherish forever. She also respected all of our wishes, like opting out of a first look and making it to the end of our cocktail hour - which any photographer will tell you is impossible. All the while she made us laugh and became a friend we'll cherish for a long time. From the moment we met, she made it a priority to learn who we are as a couple and what is important to us on our wedding day. Then, she captured all of our wishes and things we didn't even know we wanted! Emily is a true pro who has a genuine talent for capturing beauty and emotion. Stop here and contact her - it will be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding. Happy planning!
Right now, you are planning your perfect wedding day as you search through every photographer, and read countless reviews- but let me give you assurance, you can stop here. I cann...
ot say enough great things about Anna Delores Photography! Honestly, after meeting Emily in person and seeing the incredible engagement photos she took for us, there was no question we would use Anna Delores for our wedding. We decided early on that photography was a top priority and I am so happy we did! It turned out to be a fabulous decision and the memories Emily captured are priceless. Emily and her team are professional, courteous, playful and fun, all while ensuring they got every single special photo we had requested (although this creative genius did not need any pointers from me). She kept everyone on target with our timing and everyone at our wedding thought she was friendly, outgoing, and professional. Her photos speak for themselves and we were so happy Flutter Magazine shared our wedding (and Emily’s talent) in Issue 12. Thank you Emily from the bottom of our hearts!
Rhianna and Emily were professional, fun, full of ideas and always trying to take advantage of good lighting ;) They kept our family and friends focused--it's not so easy to make ...
sure big groups of people all look at the camera, don't blink and pose correctly. They were very much in charge of the photo process, aware of how precious time is on a wedding day but extremely polite all at the same time. Their attention to detail (which included fixing and adjusting dresses, recommending hair touch ups, capturing small details of the wedding day) and ability to capture the right moments was worth every penny. They understood when to make suggestions and when to stand back and let the wedding take it's course. Anna Delores is all about the details--from sending a cute goody bag before the wedding to a beautiful wooden box with prints and our usb a couple of months after the wedding. A year later I still look at my wedding pictures just about every week. If I had to do it again I would definitely go with Rhianna and Emily. Thank you both! This review comes a year later, but with even more gratitude :) Thank you!
This review has been a long time in the coming. You see, I promised Emily that I would leave her a review on Yelp... not that she asked for it. She was one of the most wonderful an...
d professional people that I've met in ages. So much so, that I *wanted* to leave her a good review about her business -- hoping that more peoke sure we were happy and captured all the shots we wanted; she spent a lot of time giving art direction to the shoot -- she told us what looks good, when to drop the shoulder, when to raise an eyebrow, when to smile and when to stare into each other's eyes like it was the end of the world.
Working with Emily was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life and as an artist myself, her hard work really stood out. If you're looking to get married in Santa Barbara or have a wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the beach, or a wedding anywhere in Santa Barbara, Emily from Anna Delores Photography is the easily the best Wedding Photographer in Santa Barbara.
She made us feel comfortable, has great prices (so much so that I wanted to tip her cash for her hard work) and she was a genuine person -- she made us feel at home, she made us feel like we were alone -- free in the world, to laugh and to love, without anyone there... if you're looking for the best wedding photographer in Santa Barbara, you need to call Anna Delores Photography and let Emily know that I sent you. She was the witness at my wedding, ENOUGH SAID!!!
A++
Thanks Emily & Anna Delores Photography!!!!
XOXOXOXOX!!!
PS: for the photographer wannabes and sticklers -- Emily switched lenses multiple times, got right up in the action like Veronica Hernandez Martinez De La Cruz and didn't hesitate to give direction when need be -- she KNOWS what she's doing!!! Thanks Em!!!
Where do we begin?! From our very first meeting with Emily, we knew we had found the right person to capture our day beautifully! She is enthusiastic, fun-loving, and SO talented! ...
We not only fell in love with her photos, but we fell in love with her! Throughout the entire process, Emily was always easy to reach, and made us feel like a priority. Our engagement session turned out better than we had imagined, and most importantly, we had a blast! On our wedding day, Emily and Rhianna were such a hit with our family and friends! We were receiving compliments all night about how fun and disarming our photographers were. Emily and Rhianna are THE best at what they do! We loved our photos, and will cherish them forever...and we LOVE Emily and Rhianna!
Stephen and Kaila Luna
Photography Team were the best. Emily the owner of ADP was such a wonderful person to work with. She answered emails and questions we have for her all the time. Rhianna (Associate ...
Photographer for ADP) and her assistant Rachel were our photographer on the day of our wedding and oh my goodness were they really great. On our wedding day she even came a little early to take photos. She was very professional and really fun to work with. Rhianna not only took great photos on our wedding but she also helped a lot even with just little things like fixing my hair with her hair spray. That just shows that they are there for you whether its for little things or big. Our wedding ended earlier than what we had expected and Rhianna still stayed to take photos of everything. She stayed till the very end of her hired time. That to me was like a big thing because that showed their professionalism. She even asks if I still needed any more photos that she might have missed.
Our wedding photos were ahhhhhmazing. I had a lot of compliment from everybody on how beautiful our photos turned out. The photos really told story and it sure made us relive our wedding day. The photos are also edited and in high resolution. Photos didn't include unwanted photos such as people blinking or blurry photos. ADP style is really great, it's modern, organic and they use natural light which I really really loved. I also loved the ADP flexibility with our budget. I will definitely recommend ADP to everybody.
I had to find a new photographer last minute after mine backed out three months before the wedding; suffice it to say I was a little panicked and scrambling, but it was all meant t...
o be! I found the Anna Delores site and read their mission statement and just KNEW I had to have them on the day! Not only were they accommodating enough to take us on last minute, they were even willing to negotiate on the budget to make everything affordable! Maybe they felt bad for us or maybe they're just always this incredible, but either way we were able to have a dreamy, high-end photographer on the day for an EXTREMELY reasonable price! We had Rihanna as our main photographer and her assistant Leo as the second shooter and they were both so amazing! Rihanna hustled everything along to keep us on schedule and managed to coral some pretty irritatingly a.d.d. groomsmen, making sure we got all the shots we needed. I haven't seen the final pictures yet, but judging from the other photos on their blog, I can't imagine I'll be disappointed! I highly recommend them!!
AMAZING! I could not have been happier with Emily from Anna Delores Photography. From our first emails, she had a joyful energy that persisted throughout our engagement, wedding p...
lanning, the wedding day, and even now post wedding. Emily was constantly asking if there was anything she could do or help with throughout the wedding planning, and she made sure to ask about all the details beforehand so that we were on the same page about the timeline and what photos we wanted. I love the candid shots of laughter or a look out of the corner of someone's eye, and it seems like she caught every moment that was so precious to me! She has a way of capturing the smallest moments that have the biggest meaning. She allowed us to be natural and candid, but she would offer direction on how to pose/where to look when needed - which made for some pretty darn good photos! It was important to us not only to have an amazing photographer, but also someone with a good and positive energy. Emily and her team were a blast to work with, and truly made the day SO much fun! Their joy is contagious! I would recommend Anna Delores Photography to anyone and everyone! Quality work with quality people! I am beyond happy with all of the wedding photos and am itching to make an album!
OH. And her new photobooth is AMAZING and was such a hit with our guests! We weren't sure if we were going to have the photo booth or not, but we decided to go for it. Our guests could have photos emailed and/or printed on the spot so they could take them home too! It is so fun to look at these pictures and see our guests being themselves and having a good time. We are planning to put the photos from the photo booth all into an album as our guest book, and I cannot wait!! Getting the photo booth was one of the best decisions. Lesson learned: Every wedding should have a photo booth. And everyone should have Emily/Anna Delores Photography at their wedding ;)
Thank you a million, Emily! We could not picture our wedding day without you! xoxo
There are so many wonderful things to say about Anna Delores Photography that I don't know where to start! First of all, my wedding pictures are absolutely breathtaking! I stumbled...
upon her Emily's website online, and knew she was the one I wanted at my wedding. Our wedding date was unexpectedly moved up and I was shocked to find out that she was available on my wedding day. I thought she would have been booked for years to come. By some fluke she was available and I'm soooo glad she was! Not only is she a gifted and talented photographer, she has the most adorable, endearing personality as well. You just want to sit and chat with her over a cup of coffee. Her assistant Rhianna, was incredible as well. They work so well together. Emily actually edited and emailed some of photos the night of my wedding! We were so surprised to see them so soon! It was really nice to be able to look at them right after the wedding with my husband, and send them to family and friends. Everybody that sees the pictures comments on how amazing her photography is. I would highly recommend Anna Delores photography to anyone!
First, I should point out that I am a fairly tough critic. As an attorney with far too many attorney friends, I value clear communication, management of expectations, truth-telling...
, and delivery in business. Emily delivered all of these things. She is not only talented with a lovely style and deep interest in appreciating her clients' personalities, but she is professional. This is something one wants on her wedding day and from her photographer (whether you know it now or not).
After an extended perusing of the interwebs, I stumbled upon Anna Delores Photography (ADP)(among others). Before hiring ADP, my impressions were that this photographer took more natural photos, or perhaps-- more useable natural photos than the average photographer charging $2500 plus. While *wedding* photographers seem to charge thousands no matter how good, Emily earned her keep.
Emily, who I understand to be the lead photographer and owner of ADP, was responsive throughout the process: from initial contact to hiring to timeline communications to day of and during the editing wait period. She was early on the day of, confirmed receipt of updated timelines, and took fabulous photos.
My husband and I are fairly shy in front of a camera. Emily listened to this (I had probably only told her this at hiring, 9 months before the wedding) and did not suggest too many poses or stick the camera too close. As a result, we got the most gorgeous photos of our real moments on the day. I suspect that a more extroverted couple would get what they wanted too-- whatever silly, jumping, kissing photos they wanted-- as she is one who pays attention.
I would recommend her wholeheartedly to my closest friends.
Emily at Anna Delores Photography is a huge talent and lovely person to work with. Her strength is creating ethereal pics that have a timeless quality and she is super organized an...
d charming. She was a couple weeks early with her delivery of the pics on an adorable USB. My only regret is not having paid the extra money to have her for the entire wedding. I have amazing pics of me and my husband and family, but I think we sold ourselves short by not having her stay to take some of her amazing pics of our friends. I highly recommend working with her, and can't imagine anyone better to capture your special day <3
Emily Reiter of Anna Delores Photography is a blessing to brides on their wedding day. She is friendly and fun but above that she is easy to work with. We felt completely relaxed t...
hroughout the day. She's captured some wonderful moments and we're so pleased that she was willing to travel 4+ hours to shoot our special day! We were able to be ourselves and there was no pressure to perform, Emily helped show our style and love for each other in a collection of photos we'll have for our lifetime.
I can't say enough praise for having Emily photograph my wedding. From beginning to end, she was professional and I always felt confident in her expertise.
On our wedding day, ...
she was a ball of sunshine that immediately made me feel calm. She made sure that I got all the pictures I wanted with friends and family. The best part is that she has an eye for style. She took my new husband and I off to get some amazing shots inside a nearby store. Those pictures of just my husband and I sitting on couches and just looking into each other's eyes are now my favorite from the big day.
I would recommend Emily over and over again to all my friends, the pictures were perfection.
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