Cavin Elizabeth Photography

otographer's work I browsed after seeing hers paled in comparison! (not even kidding). Cavin was professional, flexible, communicative and responsive, ultra organized and seriously on top of everything from the beginning. As someone who prefers to plan ahead and early for things, particularly as ours was a destination wedding, I truly appreciated that she was so on top of things. This made SUCH a big difference in my wedding planning experience. As a bride, you really want to be informed about what to expect, instead of having to chase down your vendors asking them for more information (unfortunately, I found the latter to be a common experience with some of my other vendors). Cavin was so on top of things and proactive about the process, sending us helpful tips, guidelines, questionnaires, information on what to expect, and little things to do to prepare for photos, for both our engagement shoot and in anticipation of the wedding day, and sending this information well in advance so you know what to expect! She is also extremely thoughtful and attentive to detail. For example, when I mentioned it would be helpful to see the photo albums in person, she remembered to bring them a few months later to our engagement shoot. She also noticed little details in the process of creating our wedding album and gave us her tips and suggestions in creating the design and layout, which was invaluable (we haven't received the album yet but so excited for it and sure that it will be amazing!). I always felt at ease, knew that everything would be taken care of and that I did not have to worry that she would handle all photography-related things (all the other reviews for her really are true! this peace of mind and trust in a vendor is such an invaluable thing when you are trying to plan a wedding). On the day of our wedding, I felt completely at ease about our photography. I knew I did not have to worry and that Cavin would do her thing, and she did not disappoint!!!! We absolutely LOVE our photos, and all our friends and family have also commented on how amazing and talented our photographer is! As a person, we found Cavin super pleasant to work and interact with!! She is really friendly, kind and easy to talk to, and made all our friends and family feel very comfortable at the wedding. She provides a lot of direction and gently guides you with posing if you feel awkward at all in front of cameras. TLDR- Highly, highly recommend hiring Cavin as your wedding photographer!!! Her attention to detail, thoughtfulness and professionalism, and last but not least her incredible photography skills guarantee that you will have a positive, worry-free experience, be very well taken care of and receive stunning photos and memories of your wedding.

fect success. She took the most amazing photos of our close friends and family, and even made a special edit of one of my most treasured photos. Memories that will last forever!

estination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. Cavin was always professional, and so detail oriented. I am not much of a planner, and with our small, laidback destination wedding, we weren't super focused on the details. Cavin helped me cobble together the vision that I could hardly put into words. She is super organized and extremely competent. She was so flexible when COVID forced us to push our wedding back a year, and she was supportive and understanding the whole way through. She brought her husband, David, as her second shooter, and they were an absolute dream to work with. They got all of the shots we wanted and even more that I hadn't even thought of. I cannot recommend Cavin enough!

d be a good fit. We immediately felt confident that she would not only capture the most special time in our lives in a beautiful manner, she would handle it with the utmost professionalism while making it a personal and enjoyable experience all along the way. From there, she was extremely responsive to all of our communications, when not already proactively reaching out to us. To say she is organized and detailed is an understatement. As an extremely busy and Type A bride, I could not have appreciated this more!! She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to photography and her tips, forms, and reminders were invaluable. Her book and blog posts are essential for anyone who wants that “picture perfect wedding”! Whether you have questions on where to do your engagement shoot, what to wear, creating your wedding timeline, accessories to bring for detail shots, recommendations for hair & makeup artists, etc., she’s got the answer. We were a little nervous heading into our engagement shoot, not having done anything like that before, but she immediately put us at ease and made us feel comfortable. The time ended up flying by, it was so fun! She gave us all the guidance we needed- the perfect director! And when it comes to the actual final product- WOW! Cavin captured multiple events for us, and each time we were blown away when we received the gallery. From the bright and candid shots, to romantic and intimate moments, to timeless portraits, she got it all and we are going to cherish these images and the memories they bring back. Thank you, Cavin, for being everything we wanted in a wedding photographer and more!

r wedding leading up to the big day. She also shoots in film, which turns out so beautifully. She got our pictures back to us sooner than expected for both our engagement and wedding pictures. She was my favorite vendor we hired and would definitely hire again.

bright and airy, romantic and just beautiful. It’s not over or under processed. She is a warm and friendly person and was a joy to work with. I’m so happy that we went with her, because the photos of your wedding day help keep those beautiful memories alive in your mind for the rest of your life, and they look perfect through her lens.

re you get it. We will cherish these photos forever!

HAD to have her as my photographer. Not only is she extremely talented, but her knowledge, expertise, organization methods, and helpfulness is unmatched. She sent us extensive questionnaires to help iron out all the details of our day and to really get us thinking about all the necessary preparations. She is very communicative and is always there with prompt replies to any questions you might have. This lady is such a wealth of knowledge!! Not only is she exceptionally helpful one-on-one, but she has a blog, a youtube channel, a pinterest, an instagram, and her own book all about wedding photography and how it affects every aspect of your wedding day. We were able to book her package with the complementary engagement photoshoot. Because we live in Dallas, Texas, we opted to have the shoot in the week prior to our wedding day. I had no doubts about Cavin at all, but all my happy feelings were solidified when we had the engagement session. Cavin specializes in posing couples!! My husband and I were so appreciative of the way she told us how to pose and look our best in every picture. If all of that doesn't convince you, she returned both our finished engagement photos and wedding photos to us in record speed. I am flabbergasted at the quality and beauty of the pictures. I want to print out all 800 of them and hang them over every inch of my house. Please do yourself a favor and lock down this incredible lady for your wedding. Thank you so so much, Cavin!!!!

oke my leg a month and a half before our wedding day. Cavin was so patient, genuine, and kind. I did not have everything the way I had originally planned, and wasn't as organized as I wanted to be, but Cavin made me feel so special. The way she captured the entire day brings both me and my husband so much joy. She is a natural behind the lens and incredibly easy to work with. If you are looking for a timeless and special photographer, look no further. You will be blown away. T

  Shortly after we agreed to work with Cavin, she sent us a copy of her beautiful book as a welcome gift. We returned to the invaluable tips she laid out in her book again and again as the big day approached, and the guidance was incredibly helpful! Cavin also included a complimentary engagement session in our package, which was a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other before the wedding. We used the gorgeous photos from our shoot for both our invitations and for the guest book that Cavin made for us for the wedding day, which was a huge hit! In addition, she got to know us and helped us feel fully prepared for our wedding day through thoughtful and detailed questionnaires in the months leading up to our wedding, which was so helpful.  Cavin photographed both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding, and the photos from both events are simply breathtaking! After the wedding we chose to purchase a large photo album as well as a smaller album as a gift for our family. They are so beautiful, and will perfectly highlight our special day for many, many years to come. Our families, my husband, and I will always cherish the gorgeous photos that Cavin created for us. We couldn't have chosen a better photographer to capture the most important weekend of our lives, and we can't recommend working with Cavin Elizabeth highly enough!

hetic of Cavin’s images, as every image appears bright, and every shot is sincere and joyous. Past the quality of the photography though, Cavin makes the whole experience, which can be overwhelming, very manageable and enjoyable. We first worked with Cavin during our engagement shoot, and when we received our photos gallery, we were both overjoyed and speechless by the professional quality and the bright and candid shots Cavin was able to capture. Over the next few weeks as we began to send save the dates, we received so many compliments about the beauty of our photos. It was clear to us when we met Cavin that the entire day would flow smoothly as her conversational and calm nature put us at ease and relieved any pre-shoot nerves we had. Her experience in photographing locations across San Diego was immediately clear as she directed us to some of Balboa Park’s most secluded and beautiful spots. On our wedding day, Cavin seamlessly captured some of the most spontaneous and joyous moments of the experience and we are so excited to share our amazing day with everyone involved. She was able to casually direct our wedding party, creating moments that felt like we were at informal gathering rather than a structured shoot. She was such a source of insight throughout the whole process (check out her blog and YouTube channel) and her communications are very succinct and efficient making her so easy to work with. Time becomes the most valuable asset as you plan your wedding and Cavin maximizes her use of that by sending helpful tips through email and easy to fill out questionnaires as well. Additionally, she is always available for any questions you have and responds to emails at lightning speed. Her technical expertise paired with her knowledge of San Diego’s finest locations allows her to produce images of the highest quality and she was such a joy to work with throughout the entire experience! We can honestly say we are incredibly fortunate to have had her help with these experiences and that her work is the highest professional quality. Hire her and I can guarantee you will love your wedding gallery and be able to relive your favorite moments over and over!!

lio, what really stands out is the way in which she works with her clients. From the second you get on the phone with her you’ll see that her warm and engaging personality makes her easy to talk to coupled by her extensive knowledge in the space. She was telling me everything I needed to know that I didn’t even know that I needed to ask. My husband and I did the package with the engagement shoot which I would HIGHLY recommend. We actually had a family friend photographer initially take some photos for us and I was so nervous by the way my husband froze up in the photos. When we met Cavin a few months later he instantly eased up in the photos because not only did she make him feel comfortable but she was efficient at nailing the right shot in the first take. Every couples goal is to look good in a shoot and trust me, Cavin knows how to take the most flattering photos. She’ll gently guide you on what to do with that awkward hand or how to tilt your head so you're not later regretting why you put your hand like that. Coupled with the amazing experience we had with our engagement shoot, Cavin has put together a newsletter of some of her best wedding tips. Since many of us don’t get married more than once ;) it’s helpful to have someone who’s been there and done that sending you resources along the way. She truly makes you feel like she’s one of your biggest cheerleaders along the way. Plus the book she published, “Picture Perfect Wedding” makes for a beautiful coffee table book after you’re done drooling over all the gorgeous photos. On the day of the wedding Cavin arrived early to get situated and to begin taking photos of our invitations suite and the venue. Because Cavin had asked in advance about our wedding decor and colors, she actually showed up with various styling pieces like a gorgeous ring box and loose stamps (which I of course forgot to pack- thank you Cavin!). We loved our unique invitations but oh my gosh the way Cavin styled everything together with the decor she brought and pieces from our venue made for some gorgeous shots. When it came time for group photos Cavin was calling family members and important guests by name to ensure we got every photo arrangement we had talked about in advance. I thought it was such a sweet touch that she made an effort to focus in advance on who she should watch out for to ensure we got photos with all the right family members. Once again, her prompts were amazing. When you have big groups of family coming together in a shot, you want someone who can quickly place everyone, make them look good, nail the shot and then help you move on to the next. My husband and I BOTH commented that after being in other weddings of friends it really makes a difference to have a photographer who can give great photo direction both to the couple and to groups. We just go our photos back and I can’t stop looking at them. We seriously could not have asked for anything more from Cavin and in a way we are almost sad that this means an end of our “relationship”. So many vendors you just meet for the day but you really feel like you get to know Cavin. Thank goodness for a lifetime of beautiful photos and instagram so we can all stay in touch. Thank you Cavin!!

d Instagram account I was blown away. There is something about each image that just looks so special and her signature style just shines through. I knew right away that it had to be her! From the first phone call that went so amazingly, to the welcome email that we received after, I was confident we made the right choice. Cavin is amazing at what she does. She has literally built a successful business from the ground up. As soon as you become her client she practically hand holds you the entire way up to the big day. I received countless emails filled with amazing tips, tricks, information and more. These emails saved so much time in the planning process. She also sent us a copy of her book and I read the entire thing. Such a great book of information and of course gorgeous photos. You can find it on Amazon! She has amazing engagement on all of her social media channels. Make sure to check out her YouTube page and watch all the videos. I also read all of her weekly blog posts which helped keep me calm. She also cares so much about getting to know you both as people. There are extensive surveys she asks you to fill out which are a good thing. In the next few months she will know all about your wonderful love story and your personalities. We were lucky enough to choose a package that included a engagement photoshoot as well. She even flew all the way up to San Francisco even though she is based in San Diego to take our engagement photos. It was so great to finally meet her in person even though it felt like we already knew her from connecting online. The day of our photoshoot was so windy in San Francisco and I was worried my hair would look bad in the photos. When we got the photos back (quick turnaround time might I add) they were amazing. I looked amazing also :) We decided to have her make a Guest Book for the wedding which was awesome. Instead of a typical guest book with blank pages she creates one that has questions that the guests have to answer. This made the guest book such a more interactive experience. The day of the wedding Cavin was a rockstar. She knows her stuff. I had zero worries the entire time she was there. She is great at capturing every single thing you would want during your special day and the things you would forget. Everyone followed her directions and she made sure no time was wasted! I received so many compliments from my family and guests about how they loved Cavin and were so impressed with the photos. The day flew by, I wish we had her stay longer!! She writes the best blog posts when she shares previews of your photos. I was so excited that while we were on our honeymoon she posted a blog post with wedding images for us to see! Absolutely stunning. I was and still am in love. Also I don't know how we got so lucky but we received all of our final wedding photos within a month timeframe. I have friends who have had to wait for months!! I am still not over the wedding bliss and staring at all the images. You probably won't be for awhile! Even though the wedding is over I still have reached out to Cavin several times about anything and everything. She truly feels like a friend. Thank you so much again Cavin we can't thank you enough for capturing our special day!!

felt so comfortable with her and was confident she was the right choice. My first opportunity to work with Cavin was our engagement session. I strongly encourage everyone to take engagement photos with their photographer; you will be so much more comfortable on your wedding day. Cavin was very professional and helped us feel more relaxed in front of the camera. We ended up with such gorgeous photos as well as affirmation that we had chosen an amazing photographer. Throughout the planning process Cavin was extremely organized and quick to respond. Excellent communication was really important to me since I planned my wedding from 2,000 miles away. I never felt out of the loop with Cavin because she regularly checked in and provided tips, questionnaires, and even a copy of her book! On our wedding day she arrived early with an amazing team and a smile on her face. Cavin was very easy to work with; my husband commented that she was very patient and kind to his rowdy friends. She made sure to capture any specific photos I requested, but Cavin’s talent really showed in the photos she could be more creative with. She knew exactly where to take the best photos and which poses would be the most flattering, I trusted her 100% and those pictures turned out to be some of my favorites. Working with Cavin was easily one of the best decisions made during wedding planning. She is so talented and exceeded all of my expectations from communication to the quality of the photos. Our photos turned out exceptional and captured our wedding day perfectly. We are so grateful for Cavin and her team! I cannot recommend Cavin enough, my only regret is not having Cavin shoot more of our wedding related events!

us, making this a great experience, and just photography as a whole. Before the engagement shoot, she sent us a questionnaire about our relationship that helped us figure out the perfect places to take the pictures and was so responsive to my questions about locations, outfits and any other concerns! My fiancé was apprehension about doing engagement pictures (we are pretty private and he thought it would be uncomfortable) but after our session, he was blown away by Cavin (and even wanted to do more shots at the end). She makes you feel so relaxed, makes the shoot fun and you end up with the most BEAUTIFUL pictures. A few months out from the wedding, we unfortunately found out we needed to choose a new venue (much to our disappointment and Cavins as we both loved the place). Cavin was SO helpful on giving recommendations and her honest review of venues. And because Cavin took the time to figure out what was important to us, she helped me see that I could still have the vision we wanted in the new venue. When the wedding got closer, she sent out another questionnaire to make sure her and her team knew exactly what we wanted to capture on the day. This gave us so much comfort knowing that she had everything covered, as well as knowing that she would get the moments that we would want but just didn’t know yet. I couldn’t be more thankful for her on the wedding day. Cavin and her team were SO on top of things, stuck with the timeline and made everyone feel SO comfortable. Me and my husband had the absolute best time shooting our pictures with her. We truly fed off her enthusiasm, creativity and passion and it made it such a fun experience. And when we got the images, WOW, once again we were (and all of our family and friends) blown away. We honestly couldn’t have been happier. Seriously, Cavin was absolutely amazing and will definitely make sure you end up with your dream pictures. She’s fun, thoughtful, passionate, organized, responsive and just everything you would want in your wedding photographer!

t in one person. We were wrong. From the moment we emailed Cavin it was obvious our hunt for a photographer was over. She has ALL of those qualities and MORE. Yes, I said more! She went out of her way to not only make me and Brad feel comfortable but also took care of my family as if they were her own. She took our engagement photos and was there on our wedding day. She made the engagement session fun, relaxed and gently gave us tips and tricks to use. As for our wedding day: WOW. I honestly did not need a wedding planner that day. She had everything under control. She prepared for plan A, B, and C. I remember after the wedding ceremony she had to think fast because her great eye for detail KNEW a bench would be a great addition to a larger photo. She calmly grabbed the bench, carried it over and put it in place. The amazing thing about Cavin is that she has studied hundreds of wedding photographers, read countless books on photography and constantly seeks inspiration from the best of the best. Why? Because she wants to give ALL her clients the absolute best experience and photos. Period. If you have a type A strict family she’s the perfect photographer; if you have a Type B family she’s the perfect photographer; if you have a Type C-Z family she’s the perfect photographer. Last but not least, one of my (and my family) favorite qualities about Cavin is how she is conscience small things like her facial expressions. Your wedding party and guests could be on time, attentive, take direction well, and cooperate; or your wedding party and guest could be the complete opposite. Cavin’s smile, calmness, and professionalism stay the exact same. It really makes all the difference. All our pictures turned out beautiful, I mean PERFECT. If you have come across her site look no further. She is hands down the best wedding photographer you will find. That is a promise.

elpful tips, reminders, and questionnaires to help make sure you have everything perfect for your day! She takes the time to get to know you and your style and will make sure she captures the most magical moments. Cavin's ability to create a comfortable and relaxed environment so you have the best photos is only second to her unparalleled talent as a photographer. If you are getting married in San Diego or anywhere close, Cavin is a must have on your wedding day!!!

avin I instantly knew she was the one I wanted to capture our wedding. She asked me what my non-negotiables and my expectations were and I was convinced on the spot that she would capture everything we wanted. Cavin completely exceeded our expectations! Our wedding photos belong in a bridal magazine! She captured the emotion, the laughter, the littlest of details, and made us completely relive our dream wedding when we received our photos. Everyone compliments us and asks us who our photographer was because her work is sub to none! Cavin makes you feel comfortable, confident and you can just trust that she's going to take great care of you. You just trust her vision. She'll ask you do to some things that sound crazy, but then you can't stop thanking her afterward for asking you to do it. Thank you thank you thank you Cavin!

well as very warm and easy to get along with. She helped us feel relaxed and comfortable, and on our wedding day it felt like we were taking pictures with our friend instead of a hired photographer - and that definitely comes across in our pictures. We had a great experience with Cavin and love love love our wedding photos!

edding she was extremely patient and helpful throughout the entire process. Cavin was in constant communication with us throughout each step, and was always sending helpful tips and tricks. After receiving our photos back, I couldn't have been happier or more in awe of what Cavin was able to capture. She is extremely talented and creative! Each photo shows the love, warmth, happiness and excitement of the day. She was also able to capture the small details that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. As the bride you miss out on seeing so much of your wedding day, and I now have gorgeous photos of everything! Choosing the right vendor can be a daunting task, and we couldn't have been happier with Cavin and her work!

of our Wedding Experience. From the initial meeting, engagement photo session to days leading up to the big day and the special day itself. Cavin handled every task like it was her own wedding. She instilled confidence in both my wife and I and helped make the moment so natural and fun every step of the way. Cavin is not only talented behind the lense but her words and way she expresses and handles each wedding makes you feel like the experience was from a dream. She has the professional experience coupled with an amazing eye and is immensely well-known and recommended in the Wedding Industry! Cavin even went the extra mile to hire another professional wedding photographer to make sure there was coverage on our special day!! Thank you Cavin and Garrett for the amazing photo captures and for sharing our wonderful experience of marriage! We feel like we not only had amazing photographers but in the end gained an amazing friends! We love you and wish you the best in your future! With Love, Patrick & Veronica Vu 5.05.2018

the pictures, we felt like movie stars!

that one would tend to forget about. We booked Cavin for our engagement shoot, wedding day, and Korean/Persian ceremony events. She was so accommodating by driving from San Diego all the way to Orange County to shoot our engagement photos and Korean/Persian ceremony. She was truly able to capture all the special moments we had while at the same time, give us images that enable us to relive the moments she captured. Communication: Cavin kept in constant contact with us and was always quick to respond to emails regarding any questions we had. She also provided great informational items which helped us better prepare for the photos and not have to scramble around last minute for different things. This gave us plenty of confidence that she knew what she was doing and truly made for a stress free experience. Photos/Experience: We just can't stop looking at all the fantastic photos that Cavin and her team took. The photos came out even better than we had expected and really did match the style that we had seen on both her blog and on instagram. Her team was also very kind and professional throughout the wedding day. They helped capture our whole wedding day as well as come up with great photo ops and ideas which we really appreciated. It felt like they were part of our family and really wanted to capture all the great moments which couldn't make us feel more comfortable and relaxed. Thank you Cavin and team for all your hard work and dedication to each event. We hope to work with you in the future :)

cesses were and how responsive she was (which both I learned were rare in the wedding industry). It felt so great, as a couple, to know how invested our photographer was in getting to know us as a couple and it really came out in our pictures. Before our wedding we did an engagement shoot (which was included in our package pricing) and I couldn't have been happier with our images. I also did a boudoir shoot with Cavin on the same day, she made me feel so comfortable the whole time and the images turned out BEAUTIFUL I was completely blown away. Cavin also helped coordinate my hair and makeup for the day which was a nice added bonus. At our wedding Cavin and her team were so efficient and on top of it, it made our wedding day a breeze. They showed up early and got right to work shooting detail photos while we finished getting ready. We chose to do a first look, which Cavin picked the perfect location for. We then did all of our photos before the ceremony which was smooth and effortless. We had provided a lot of information to Cavin before the wedding in the form of a survey and which made everything so efficient the day of. Cavin's passion and personality truly come out beautifully in her work. Her attention to detail and playfulness with color are spectacular. But for me, more importantly her ability to make you feel comfortable and sexy while being photographed is truly special. I would highly recommend booking Cavin and can't wait to work with her again in the future!