Gabriel Conover Photography

Gabe is amazing to work with. We are so glad we chose him for our wedding!! He has the best personality and extremely talented while making everything seem effortless! And our pictures turned out beautifully! I definitely recommend Gabe and look forward to using him again someday!!

Gabe is the most amazing photographer and person. We hired Gabe for a "faux-lopement" when my husband and I decided to indefinitely postpone our wedding ceremony/reception. Gabe is enthusiastic about all of his clients, and we definitely felt that through the whole process. Both my husband and I felt totally comfortable with him and it shows in the images. They are beyond our favorite pictures we've ever had taken of us. We could not have asked for a better photographer to help us make this moment feel special. And I want to hire Gabe for literally every major life event from here on out. I cannot recommend him enough!!

I know this is long long over due but Gabe did my wedding back at the end June and really saved the day when my photographer bailed on me last minute only a month out from my wedding! Gabe came in with a game plan that we were able to review with him before the big day. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I just couldn’t wait to get my gallery back and let me tell you I was not disappointed. The only thing I regret is not booking him longer! Trust me you’ll want pictures of the whole night in the end! I have our wedding photos around our place and we get compliments constantly from guest. We can’t thank Gabe enough, he truly out did himself and I’m forever grateful for his help. Everyone from our wedding really enjoyed his energy. He was such a treat. You will not regret booking Gabe!

GABE WAS THE BEST CHOICE WE MADE!!! If I could do it all over again - I’d choose Gabe EVERY time. I know this sounds dramatic but Gabriel has become such a part of our growth over the THREE years it took to finally have our wedding. He stuck with us through our big day getting postponed b/c of the pandemic and even showed up for us on the side of a cliff before sunrise to capture our intimate elopement. He’s better than any review you will read, there are just not enough words. All anyone can talk about is how AMAZING the photographer is and I could’t agree more! Gabriel is a huge personality that you need that from your photographer. You need someone who makes you feel like they're just as invested in your big day as you are. He parties with you on the dance floor and cries during your vows and I just couldn’t have felt like someone cared more. Gabe makes you feel like you're his only client even though you’re his third wedding in 48 hours. He’s worth every penny and then some. The quality is unmatched - straight out a bridal magazine - absolute PERFECTION. If you’re reading this and wondering whether or not to book Gabriel, just do it. The only thing you get to keep when the party is over is your pictures, and Gabe makes you feel like you’re reliving the moment every time you look at your photos. His art truly paints the full story of your wedding.

What a fantastic, kind, funny, and talented person. From the moment we started chatting to Gabe about our wedding, we were blown away by how fun he was to work with and the attention to detail he provides. It's a joy to us to be able to look back at our wedding pictures, brilliantly captured, and remember how much fun we had in between takes - a lot of that is because of Gabe. He keeps things fun, light, and possesses this unrivaled ability to work a crowd. It's remarkable. You spend so much time with your photographer on the big day, why not choose someone who's work speaks for itself and who by the end of the day will feel like a part of the wedding party itself. I guess the final endorsement we can share is that our planner loved him so much she hired him for her wedding! Gabe - THANK YOU!!!!!

Gabe took our maternity photos and we could not be happier with how they turned out. The photos are so special to us and couldn’t be any more perfect or “us”! He made us feel so comfortable during the shoot and went above and beyond our expectations. We were so nervous and can be awkward in photos but his energy made us so comfortable and we had so much fun. Will be recommending Gabe to everyone we know for all their photo needs!! So worth it!

Gabe is the absolute best ever! He recently did our engagement shoot for us, and I’ve never had so much fun getting pictures taken. He is genuine, funny, enthusiastic, and very professional. Gabe will make you look AMAZING! I was in love with every single picture.

GABE!! Literally the absolute best. My wedding was the 2nd wedding Gabe has shot for my extended family, and I am so so so glad I went with their recommendations. He is the life of the party and genuinely captures every moment perfectly. He shot our engagement pictures AND traveled all the way to the middle of nowhere Georgia for our ceremony. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else. We just got our full gallery back from the wedding, and I cried going through the most perfect photos from our day. YOU WILL NOTE REGRET HIRING THIS ARTIST. He is the best!

Where to start with Gabe - outgoing, imaginative, talented, fun, and overall just an amazing human being. Look no further if you are deciding on a wedding + engagement photographer. There is no one who will work harder or better to capture your story with more authenticity and beauty than Gabe. I swear this guy does not sleep. We knew we wanted to book him for our wedding early on, and luckily with Covid cancellations, we were able to snag him for our whole wedding weekend in addition to our engagement shoot. He exceeded our expectations at every turn with his meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, easy communication, flexibility, and ability to engage and make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. During our bridal sunset shoot, it was unexpectedly raining a stormy downpour in the Las Vegas desert, which maybe happens once in a blue moon. Gabe was game and rolled with the punches, staying upbeat and charismatic throughout, even giving us his umbrella to help keep us dry for the shoot. He got us through the rainiest photoshoot with insanely beautiful photos to show for it. You will not find a photographer more dedicated to his craft and clients, and we cannot thank him enough! - Tyler & Kelly

Gabe is the absolute best of the best. He starts out at your wedding photographer and ends as your friend. We can brag about Gabe all we want but the photos speak for themselves. Awkward at photos? No worries, Gabe gets rid of that by making you laugh and reminding you to just be yourself. I can say without a doubt for all future pro photo needs, we’re going with Gabe. We can’t say thank you enough! We appreciate you more than a review can say. Future clients, if you like to have a good time, Gabe’s your guy. 💕The Pughs

Gabe is an absolute dream and I can’t recommend him enough! His attention to detail as we planned where to take photos during our elopement in Santa Barbara was insane, taking into consideration every little thing and even scouted our locations when he got into town which made taking photos on our big day so so easy. The photos he captured are timeless and it was so special sharing moments from our day with family that couldn’t join us in person. He made the process (which can understandably be an awkward one unless you’re a model) so fun and enjoyable too. He’s basically the best hype man/photographer around! Book him, you won’t regret it!!

Gabe was the absolute best! He’s so fun and our engagement photos and wedding photos turned out incredible. He didn’t make us do cringey poses and made everyone feel comfortable. Recommend x 10000

My wedding isn’t until April 2022 and yet I feel confident writing this review. I got connected with Gabe through my wedding planner. Within 24 hrs Gabe has set up an intro call and was able to cover our engagement shoot within a week of us getting connected. Gabe is professional and knowledgeable but easily one of the most laid back person I have met. We had planned for an engagement shoot to be shot by a friend but Gabe’s proposal includes a very low cost add-on for the engagement photos so he has the opportunity to get to know us as a couple. After such a great experience we decided to book an adventure shoot as well and planning the travel has been so smooth. I will update after the wedding but honestly at this point he is one of my best vendor decisions and I felt that needed to be shared.

Gabe shot our wedding and we loved the pictures he took. My wife and I both hate having pictures taken and he was able to find ways to get us more comfortable and captured some really beautiful moments.

6 stars. 7 stars. 8 stars! Gabe is a star. Not only were his photos beautiful, but he added a fantastic vibe to the whole event. He gave us endless photo ideas and had the whole wedding party laughing. I'd highly recommend Gabe to anyone.

Gabe is hands down the best wedding photographer you could invest in and this is coming from someone who had a well-known photographer booked BEFORE we even booked Gabe. Due to COVID our original wedding date was canceled 6 days before we were supposed to wed. All our vendors acted human except our original photographer who let us postpone, but with a sour attitude and a warning that if it happened again we’d be charged $750. As if a wedding being postponed plus a worldwide panic wasn’t enough. I get business (i owned 2 at the time!) but human > business ... always. Anyways, we parted ways and hired Gabe and it was the best decision we could have made. Every photo is perfect... and he was so helpful before & during the wedding. He planned the timeline, communicated with us about everything and just made our lives easier. We love Gabe and We will shout it from the rooftops for forever while we try to find the space to hang all these photos in our home. Hire him.. you won’t regret it.

Gabe is literally THE BEST ever. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. We're expecting a baby and it was so important for us to remember & celebrate this time, and he captured all our joy and anticipation in a beautiful gallery that we're truly going to cherish forever. Also, he is a MASTER at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He is such a kind, joyful soul and a wonderful human being. We are so, so grateful to have him capture such a special season in our lives. The whole experience was incredible and I can't imagine anyone better to capture the joy we feel in waiting for this little baby of ours.

WE LOVE GABRIEL! I had followed Gabriels instagram for so long so when I got engaged I knew immediately who I wanted to shoot my wedding. I wanted someone young, creative, detailed and fun... and that's exactly who Gabe is! We are so so so grateful to have had Gabriel shoot our engagement and wedding. It was everything I had ever hoped for and we enjoyed every minute of our sessions. I love how non-traditional, modern and creative our photos are... you need to book him!! you wont regret it.

Gabriel deserves 10 out of 5 stars for the masterclass we received in pure happiness. A superbly talented director, Gab is wonderfully passionate about capturing your magic day, and he delivered our dream photos - we are so happy with them. I'd like to point out 3 things - 1. "Professional manner" - Gab's photos are amazing, but the entire process he was unfailingly professional. He arrived early, he walked around the venue again even though he knew it, and delivered all albums (pre and finished) after the event almost to the day, and kept us updated. The slideshow presentation of the photos was world class, and made it so easy to share with people. This all matters so much to the overall experience. 2. "Gab's got this" - Gab is so experienced and talented at weddings, you really can go and relax and enjoy your day. He will capture everything you wanted, of the whole event, exactly as if you were standing next to him the whole time. He intuitively knows what you want, and knows how to interact with everyone perfectly. 3. Rock star vibe - Gab is a personality and a half who made us all laugh and relax as he positioned us for shots. We loved having him there, he really was a special ingredient that helped make and capture the magic. Enjoy, MK

Ah! Where can I start? Gabriel is not only the most talented photographer ever but was the absolute best support and personality you could have on your side. Although his work really speaks for itself his personality and passion for his works is just another reason to have be part of your special day. Gabriel is so knowledgeable about all the details about your day and really takes charge to help you plan out your day and make you feel so special. Our wedding time was stressful as is, COVID only making it more difficult but we were so blessed Gabe worked with us through every step. I get sooooo many compliments on my photos from both engagement and our wedding day I cannot go anywhere else! You not only fall in love with his work but his professionalism and passion, I know who will be taking our future family photos!!

Is there a way to give more than 5 stars? But really though, planning a wedding during a pandemic amidst constantly changing rules, regulations, etc is very difficult and anxiety inducing to say the least. We had originally booked Gabe for our wedding that was supposed to be in November. With less than 2 months before our wedding date, our venue had to postpone our original wedding date. I reached out to Gabe who was incredibly patient and understanding as our plans were continually changing. We eventually had a plan and decided to elope with our immediate families and bridal party at Crystal Cove State Park on the original date. On the day of the elopement, it was one of the windiest days of the year with gusts of wind upward of 30-35 mph. Gabe continued to roll with the punches and captured absolutely stunning and amazing work using the wind so creatively. He truly is an artist, and he cares so much for his clients. His warm personality makes you feel like you've known him for decades. He is incredibly professional, detail oriented and great at communication. We can't wait to work with Gabe again for our postponed larger wedding in July! Honestly, if you're considering booking Gabe, don't even question it. You will not be sorry, and you will not only have photo memories to last a lifetime, but make a cool friend in the process! Thanks Gabe for all you do! Kaitlyn and Corey Ellison

Where to start? I’m not sure if I’ll have enough space to describe how GREAT GABE IS!!!!We found him through Instagram and after watching his profile - we felt in love with his work! We booked Gabe for just an elopement but by the time our appointment came - I was 4 months pregnant😍😱, elopement got swapped with maternity shoot :) So don’t wait, book session with GABE right now!!!!!!! Also when finally appointment day came - of course since the morning weather was terrible...the plan was to shoot in the sunset. I was sure we would have to cancel as the shoot was outside, Gabe called me, cheered me up and we’ve decided to give it a try...you not going to believe but just during that hour when we were shooting - clouds cleared and sun came out, so we had magical light! Right in the end of the session-it’s started raining again....seriously? apart from being an amazing photographer, Gabe has some super power I guess😃! I also want to mention how professional he is, prior the session we’ve got detailed guide how to get dressed and also questionario where we could explain what we actually lookin for by doing this set. The result was so much better what we expected! Gabe has some magical skills as he immediately made us both comfortable in front of the camera, kept it all very natural as we didn’t want to pose too much. I feel bad that it took me so long to write a review...but now holding our newborn daughter and going through those beautiful moments captured by Gabriel, we can’t thank him enough💙💙💙 Grazie mille Gabe! We can’t wait to be back to SD and work with you again😍 Marina & Filippo

Seriously amazing photographers! We loved every minute of our engagement shoot as well as our wedding. The photos turned out amazing. The hardest part was trying to narrow down what shots to actually print out! 1000% recommend them!!

If you are reading this, you are likely debating hiring Gabe to shoot your special event. Let this be the last review you read. Gabe is hands down THE BEST. We obviously had a lot of planning and replanning due to the pandemic and Gabe was my ride or die. He was so go with the flow with all of the last minute changes, even on the day of. We ended up eloping with 4 close friends and you would have thought Gabe was just part of our crew -- he fits in with anywhere, with anyone, while still standing out. He made us feel so comfortable and unposed which is exactly what we wanted. Not only was he the perfect addition to our wedding day, he went above and beyond and let us borrow a ring for my husband (I told you there were some last minute things, ha) and drove us back to out airbnb after the ceremony when Ubers were nowhere to be found... oh and he also kept our wallet safe after we then left it in his car during the said ride. I could honestly type an entire novel about why you should hire Gabe but you'll just have to take me and all the other 5 star ratings as facts. I can't wait for him to shoot our next life adventures!

Literally the best photographer ever!!! It was such a pleasure working with Gabe. I want him to be our lifetime photographer lol. He creates such an amazing environment during the photoshoot, whether that was just with us for the engagement shoot or with the whole family during the wedding. Neither of us are used to taking pictures and it was our first time doing a photoshoot together, but Gabe helped us to keep moving and chose "poses" that looked very natural. None of our pictures look stiff or forced. He truly captured the full essence of our amazing day and added his own special artistic style to make it perfect! The only problem now is selecting favorites to print for an album. Thank you sooo much Gabe!

Gabriel made our engagement shoot memorable and fun! Not only does he get you out of your shell to feel comfortable, but he’s also artistic and professional. For our shoot in Big Bear, he drove up early to scout out multiple sites for variety (forest with trees, by the lake, meadow etc.). On top of that, he was extremely timely with getting pictures back. We had so many great pics from this shoot. Gabriel goes above and beyond and brings energy and positivity which adds to the overall experience. Can’t wait to see what he does at our wedding next year!

Gabe went above and beyond in every way! Not only was he incredibly sweet, encouraging, and hilarious, but so professional, timely, and 100% our hype man. I have been drawn to his work for ever and when the chance came to snag some of his pictures for ourselves we took it, and I am so glad we did. The experience was amazing, and the pictures are even better. I will seriously treasure his work for years to come! He is TRULY an artist and goes beyond what he is required to do as a photographer! Just a note, this man said I would be getting 30-40 pictures and sent me 108!! Like are you joking. Literally sent three times more photos than expected. Thats how great Gabe is. So whatever your event might be, book Gabe! You will 1000000% regret it if you dont.

My husband and I have known Gabe for over 10 years, and this is the PERFECT job for him. He is incredible at what he does. He makes you feel 100% comfortable, literally tells you what to do (so you don't have to stress), and brings so much life, joy, and personality! My husband despises pictures (LOL), but he looked amazing in them because Gabe made it so much fun!

You will find it IMPOSSIBLE to not adore Gabe. His energy was the talk of our wedding!! Not only is he so fun to be around, he is AMAZING at his craft. We are blown away by our photos and how elegantly he captured our day. Also, the delivery was super quick too! He is everything you want in a wedding photographer; creative, visionary, makes you feel so comfortable, directive, etc. We can't sing his praises more. You know he's an ace when he stays for 2 extra hours past his contract, puts down his camera and dances with your guests. Like come on!? Gabe is hope for humanity.

Ya'll - GABE IS A TRUE ARTIST and absolutely exceeded my expectations!!! As a wedding photographer, it's SO difficult to choose who to hire to take your OWN photos. My hubby and I had our 5 year wedding anniversary this past June and we both wanted photos that would be dreamy, relaxed and representative of who we are as a couple. Gabe nailed that and more! I've known Gabe for a few years and have been itching to have photos done by him... so we were stoked when our schedules aligned to make these photos a reality. He created some of my favorite photos of us that I can't wait to print for our home. On top of being a brilliant artist, he is super communicative, helpful in fleshing out your vision and has the best energy when taking your photos. Highly recommend hiring Gabe for absolutely anything!

Gabe is a master of his craft and he has a special ability to walk into a room of strangers and put everyone at ease. When you combine his talent and gregariousness, you get something really incredible on your wedding day. He is both easy going and professional, gently coaching you into beautiful photographs that you will treasure forever. After our amazing engagement shoot, we knew our wedding photos would be the least stressful part of our day. Gabe has everything in his head and he takes care of you. When he offers ideas for photos or locations, he also listens and is very flexible. We honestly only have wonderful things to say about Gabe and we hope to take another road trip with him soon!

Stop searching, this is your guy! I literally couldn't come up with a single complaint even if I tried. I was instantly drawn to Gabe's work that I saw on his Instagram. I had looked at many pages, but his stood out to me. While I was hesitant to spend the money on photos, let me tell you, he and the photos are worth every penny! My husband and I first worked with him during our complimentary engagement shoot. We were a little nervous that it would be awkward and we wouldn't know how to pose. Gabe was so friendly, energetic, and outgoing! At no point did we feel awkward and he gave the perfect amount of guidance so we would have perfect photos. We had mentioned we met at a music festival and at one point, Gabe even played music from one of our favorite artists. We had so much fun and it made us so excited for him to shoot our wedding. On top of that, I was absolutely thrilled with how the pictures came out. Due to the pandemic, we had to change our wedding date multiple times. Gabe was so flexible with all of the changes. We ultimately decided we would do a very small, intimate ceremony this year and push off our big event to next year. Gabe offered to set up a phone call with me to help plan the smaller ceremony. Like seriously, he is the nicest guy! We ended up hiring him to shoot our small ceremony as well and once again we were ecstatic with how the pictures turned out. He also gets bonus points for being so patient as we figured out how to get COVID safe photos with some of our immediate family members. I am so excited that we will get to work with him for a third time when we celebrate with all of our family and friends. I promise you will have zero regrets if you choose him as your photographer!

I don't even know if I can explain Gabe Conover and his talent in 3500 words so here we go! To start off, Gabe shot our friends wedding back in August 2019 in which my (now) husband and I weren't able to attend. Shortly after, the bride and groom of that wedding got their photos back and we were sitting in the bar in October and we remember looking through them thinking "WOW we most likely won't find a photographer with this much talent, quirkiness and authenticity all in one" (Our wedding was suppose to be in NJ) We literally felt allll the emotion in all their pictures, practically making us feel like we had attended the wedding. Their pictures were genuine, beautiful and incredibly captured. Fast forward a couple months to April when my Jeremy and I made the tough decision to cancel our wedding due to COVID. We both just moved to San Diego due to his orders and still wanted to get married with just the two of us on our special day. I had reached out to Gabe to see if he would be available to photograph our ceremony and his timely response had me shocked! We quickly connected via phone and I felt like I had known Gabe for years. He is extremely personable, hilarious and comforting. I, not only, appreciated his eagerness to learn about us as a couple and as individuals but how he acknowledged all couples are different. I remember him talking about his job being special because he has the opportunity to meet couples from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, environments, etc. And this resonated with me-- to have someone truly appreciate and respect your love for what it is. Our decision was so simple in regard to hiring him and we didn't even think twice. The night of our wedding, we met Gabe at the sunset cliffs in San Diego and instantly connected with him. Jeremy and I had never been photographed before but Gabe made us feel right at home. He was full of laughter, stories, suggestions and ideas. Also side note, during this time, Gabe has a newborn at home and JUST MOVED into a new home with his beautiful children and wife! He really does it all. This was the best night of our lives. We had so much fun and our wedding ceremony was truly magical. Gabe had me laughing so hard I was snorting. He guided us (which the good Lord knows we needed it the first 10 minutes) but at the same time gave us the space to connect naturally. He got us our sneak peeks within 2 days and our entire gallery in less than 2 weeks. YOU GUYS.. when I say we are speechless because of these pictures, we are speechless. Our family and friends felt like they were there with us (which was HUGE for us since they couldn't physically be there) They are emotion-filled and so wonderfully captured. I am already planning on ways to hang them around our home. Don't think twice about hiring Gabe for your special day, wedding, elopement, engagement, whatever it may be. I have and will continue to recommend Gabe in a heartbeat! Gabe-- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We always say God works in mysterious ways and this is a true testimony to that. We will forever cherish that night, your work and you as a person/photographer/friend! Much love, Logan and Jeremy Keith PS. He also insisted (like 20 times until we finally agreed because he had already done enough) to drive US HOME THE NIGHT OF OUR WEDDING. I mean, come on! Gabe is the best!!!

Gabe did headshots for me and they turned out amazing! He knew the perfect location for the vibe I wanted. The entire experience was so fun and I got sneak peeks in only two days! Everything he does is beautiful :)

Gabriel did me and my boyfriends anniversary shoot, and my god. He makes everything SO comfortable and is so good at keeping a conversation. I will ALWAYS recommend his work and definitely plan to get more pictures done by him. Our pictures were beyond what I expected!

So I have had the pleasure of working with Gabe twice now and my opinion of him just keeps getting better and better. It all started when my sister was getting married and she told me she had found the perfect photographer. She went on and on about how wonderful he is and how she is obsessed with him and I was thinking "can a person really leave this much of an impression from just meeting them once?!" Spoiler alert: the answer is YES. When I met Gabe I knew exactly what she meant. He added so much fun to the day that I found myself thinking he was one of our best friends in the bridal party rather than our photographer. He was always right in the middle of the action getting all the perfect shots. And if his personality and his general vibe he brings with him wasn't amazing enough already he also produces the most BEAUTIFUL photos. I got to work with Gabe again for a smaller photoshoot and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing he is. I was laughing literally the entire time. He knows all the good poses, and makes you feel so comfortable while doing them. I received the most amazing photos in such a short amount of time. Gabe is the best!!!

Oh Gabe. What a pleasure it was working with you. Those of you looking for a photographer that knows how to capture beautiful photos and make you feel absolutely comfortable, Gabe is, without a doubt, your man! Our first session which was my husband and I's engagement shoot, we were both soooo nervous because we've never had professional photos taken of us before. Soon after we met Gabe, he greeted us like we've known each other for years! As soon as we said "hi", we never regretted our decision with choosing him as our photographer. I promise, you will not be disappointed with the photos or Gabe's personality! He's an absolute treasure to be with and now my husband I are lucky to call him a friend. Thank you Gabe for capturing the most important day in my family's life and being a part of it all!!!! We appreciate you SO MUCH!!!

One word: PERFECT Gabe has an amazing way with people and if I wasn't already sold by the hundreds of comments raving about him, I was when he skipped towards us, smile beaming, and then proceeded to act as we've always been friends. No awkward silence, no overly posed photos, just the best you've ever looked on camera while somehow going about your normal life. I told Gabe before we started, "I don't photograph well, I freeze up." He just kept us talking in conversation and it hardly felt like we were taking photos at all. If our engagement photos are this AMAZING, I can hardly wait to see our wedding photos! (Updated review to come.) I highly recommend Gabe for all your photography needs, I have a feeling he will taking our family photos long into the future as we just can't get enough of his artistic style, photo clarity, and the emotions he is able to capture in a still.

Where to begin.... My now husband and I were looking for a photographer for our wedding when we stumbled upon Gabe! Gabe took the time to really understand/know me and my husbands story, how we met, how we got engaged and everything in between! That was how I knew I wanted him to photograph our day. I needed to know that the person who took our photos really captured who we were as people. The photos we received were beyond anything we had ever imagined. Gabe is without a doubt the best photographer we have ever/ will ever know. That fact that he took the time to get to know us as a couple really spoke for itself and meant a lot. We were so comfortable at the first shoot, our engagement, Gabe just brings a great energy and creates a day you’ll never forget! I fully believe that your photographer is one of the most important people of your special day. This is the person that will capture all the sweet moments you probably didn’t even know happen. We couldn’t recommend him enough or even thank him enough for the absolutely beautiful job he did. I can’t wait to show my kids and my grandkids our wedding album on e day and have them be as amazed as we were when we first looked at them. Needless to say if you don’t hire Gabe, you will regret it later. -The Guzman’s

Where do I begin with Gabe! Gabe was our engagement and wedding photographer in June of 2019 and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I have followed Gabe’s work and have adored him for many many years, even before he was a full-time wedding photographer. My two sister-in-laws also used Gabe as their wedding photographer so I think that means he is officially part of our family! With Gabe at your wedding, it is guaranteed to be an amazing day. From his organization, professionalism, and incredibly cheerful and uplifting attitude you are bound to be put at ease every step of the way so you can fully enjoy your big day! Gabe really is a friend to all and puts even the most stressed-out family members at ease. I had countless friends and family members tell me that a part of my wedding that made it so special was GABE! Gabe has such a skill for making you feel like you don’t have to “put on a show” and encourages you to just be REAL and yourself. This makes a world of difference! If you are considering anyone else to be your wedding photographer STOP NOW! Gabe is your guy and he will not let you down or ever disappoint.

We searched high and low for the perfect photographer for this special time in our lives when we stumbled upon Gabe. First off, he is super hilarious and personal. Within minutes of meeting him it feels like you've known this dude forever. Fast forward to him shooting our engagement shots and he's a combination of his hilarious self mixed in with a total visionary photo god. Half the time we didn't know what to do with our limbs, but Gabe was quick to guide us with total ease while making us feel super comfortable throughout our session. We truly feel in great hands for our upcoming wedding!

GABRIEL IS THE BEST! When I say the best, I don’t just mean the incredible pictures he takes that you’ll love and treasure forever and definitely hang up on your walls all over your house - I mean he is genuinely one of the kindest people ever. Gabe is the type of person that from the moment you meet him, you know he’s going to be your actual friend and do whatever it takes to deliver a stunning product (and make it look so effortless, I might add). Plus, he makes you look like models in every single picture because he is just that talented at his craft. So literally what are you waiting for why haven’t you hired him yet?!?

If you are looking for the best photographer, you have come to the right place! Gabe is the only person that has actually made me feel comfortable in front of a camera. He photographed my wedding in December and it was one of the best things about our entire wedding. Gabe is fun, crazy, professional, kind, and needs to be your photographer. Trust me, you will not regret it. :)

IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT BOOKING GABE, YOU'RE LIKE 2 MONTHS LATE, SO BOOK HIM NOW! Honestly, Gabe is the best! Booking him was the easiest decision of our wedding (having seen his work on a classmate's wedding, and reviewing his website/instagram page). Not only does he capture all the feelings, silliness, love, and excitement of your big day, he's literally the most fun to be around. I cannot recommend Gabe enough if you are looking for a photographer for your engagement/elopement/ceremony. He is a total gem and a professional. (literally gives you sneaks super fast so you aren't being a sad panda waiting for your full galleries). Everyone who's seen our photos loves them, and so do we!! Thank you, Gabe for being our photographer!!!

I don’t know why this has taken me so long to write, but Gabe is the absolute BEST! He shot our wedding back in September and I couldn’t have been happier! His photos are literally so gorgeous, I couldn’t have asked for more. Plus he’s super fun, funny, and my entire family was obsessed with him! The engagement session was awesome as well, he made us feel so comfortable and got the best, natural shots. If you haven’t hired Gabe yet, hire him now! You seriously won’t regret it :)

Gabe is honestly the best wedding photographer and human being! We stumbled upon his beautiful work on instagram and I reached out immediately. He was kind enough to travel from San Diego to Camarillo for us and we couldn't have been happier with his work. He did both our engagement and wedding and everyone is beyond impressed. His work speaks for itself and then you have his personality, which is an added bonus. He made us feel so comfortable and got my entire family raving about how great he was. He gives fast delivery and responds quicker than any of my other vendors. He guided me through the whole process and even helped create a timeline for all photos. I will miss him and his special laugh the most out of this whole process. You will not regret choosing Gabe.

If you are looking for the best photographer for your wedding, elopement, engagement or whatever you need, then look no further! I waited two years to hire Gabe because he is THAT GOOD! I made sure he was the first vendor I hired to ensure that I could pick a date that worked for both of us because y’all there is no better wedding photographer than Gabriel Conover! His work is beautiful and every photo we received from our wedding was perfect. I am so glad that we hired him and not only did he do a great job but he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was great at communication, made us feel extremely comfortable and honestly was the life of the party at our wedding! We had so many people rave about how great he was all day and for days after. I am so grateful for you Gabe, thank you again for shooting our wedding and just being the awesome person you are.

OMG Gabe is officially part of our family. My mom loves him, my husband loves him, my cat who hates everyone loves him, & you're going to love him. I'm gonna make this short so you can hurry & book him before your date is taken! He made us sooo comfortable, gave advice when we needed it, has an amazing eye, captured the most incredible moments of our engagement & wedding, and most importantly: he listened to us!! Day of the wedding we wanted to go to the beach but it was rainy & our planner didn't want me to mess up my dress. I said screw it, I need Gabe's incredible photos so we went and now have THE MOST AMAZING PHOTOS EVER!!! He's a frickin' party and we are having him take photos for us forever. The selfies are pretty killer too. We love you Gabe and you're doing maternity photos in 1,000 years when we have kids!!!! lol PS we got our sneak peeks literally 5 days after the wedding!! so fast!

Gabe is AMAZING!! Do yourself a favor and book him while you still can! You’ll thank me later!!! We heard about Gabe through a referral and checked out his photos and just fell in love with his style/aesthetic. We knew he would be the perfect person to photograph our wedding. We met Gabe face-to-face a couple of months ago for our engagement shoot and within the first couple of minutes of meeting him, it had felt like we had known him for years. He’s so personable! Also, getting your pictures taken is pretty awkward unless your a professional model but Gabe made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. In the end, our engagement photos turned out stunning and we are so excited that Gabe will be shooting our wedding in July 2020!

LOOK NO FURTHER!! If I could give Gabe a THOUSAND STARS I would!! No one is over exaggerating when they say how awesome Gabe is!! He is an amazing person and even more magnificent photographer. We received our wedding photos and we are obsessed and cannot stop looking at them. They are truly a gift! Gabe was not just a photographer on our wedding day, he was a FRIEND! He made us feel at ease and is the kind of guy you WANT on your wedding. He has so much energy that it's contagious and overall you are just having fun taking photos with Gabe. I cannot express enough how talented this man's work is and just the fact that you want him on your wedding dream team. Love you Gabe and thank you for gifting us with these beautiful photos of our wedding day!

AMAZING HUMAN AND PHOTOGRAPHER!!! We are so in love with our photos and obsessed with how fun shooting with Gabe is! We can't stop posting our photos and annoying people with how cute they are because they are THAT GOOD! No question, hands down BEST THERE IS! Book him now!

If you want stunning photos and a photographer who is fun, engaging and listens to your needs - Gabe is the one. I work in marketing in the entertainment industry (a job focused on professional images) and when I showed my photos to my team they were blown away! Gabe is super responsive, puts you at ease and is above all else a genuinely talented artist. I will be recommending him to literally everyone I can. He is so talented he got our little backyard wedding featured in a wedding blog! He was out with us on the dance floor Having a blast and made me and my very shy husband feel comfortable in the intimate moments. Gabe is awesome! Gabe is the best! Forget anyone else.

GABE IS EVERYTHING! If you are looking for a photographer who is completely down to earth, super personable and friendly then Gabe is your guy! The level of professionalism that he and his team exudes is out of this world. In such a crazy and stressful time, Gabe was able to bring enjoyment and light to every situation. His creativity and passion for what he does truly makes him one of a kind! He is extremely flexible, especially on the wedding day, which was super comforting to me and my husband. We are saddened that our wedding is over because we don’t get to see too much of him but we are grateful for his friendship and love. We can’t wait for round two at my sister’s wedding next October!

Chris and I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Gabe. From the minute my friend got us in contact I knew we had chosen the perfect fit! Since we weren’t local to Gabe we didn’t meet until the day before our rehearsal, Gabe went above and beyond to make you feel comfortable taking pictures. I cannot recommend Gabe enough to capture all the amazing moments on your wedding day. If you are getting engaged or married PLEASE let Gabe capture the moment for you!

If you need a wedding photographer, you NEED Gabe. First thing first, you need someone who you can trust and feel comfortable with. Gabe will make the greatest third wheel on your wedding day. My husband and I never felt weird smooching, breaking out in dance party and enjoying that just married bliss when Gabe was around. Gabe also has a great personality with a contagious laugh, he managed to become besties with my sister (MOH) and my mom is ready to invite him over for thanksgiving. He is incredibly outgoing and made the photo process fun and exciting. Oh, and the photos... wow the photos, they're the best i've ever had!! I am looking forward to our next big life event to have Gabe there to capture it!!

HIRE GABE! He does such an amazing job building the relationship with you-he texts you with gifs (which we are ALL ABOUT), gets to know your family/friends, and makes you feel so comfortable with him. He feels more like a friend than a wedding vendor. We first met him in Big Bear for our engagement pictures. He brought his wife, who is extremely sweet, and we met for some burgers & beers before the shoot. Haden and I felt like we were out with friends more than meeting a wedding vendor -we were so relaxed and comfortable with him immediately. We did not feel like we were at a "photo shoot" during the pictures- we were just being ourselves. Gabe has you play some fun games that just makes your best self come out. The whole ride home (AKA 2 hours) we could not stop talking about how great Gabe was and how awesome our wedding will be. Our wedding day was so magical and we were so happy to have Gabe capture every second of it. We both had nerves that day, but Gabe made sure to help us both feel at ease and feel like ourselves. Almost every single person at our wedding knew Gabe by name after the wedding. The pictures were more than we ever imagined-even though we knew his work we couldn't believe how great they were! We loved every second of working with Gabe, and know our wedding experience would have been completely different without him.

Gabe is far and away the best wedding photographer available in SD, and one of the most genuine people we’ve ever met. We are so thankful we asked him to be our photographer, and he set the standard for every other vendor we hired for our wedding. Gabe’s work speaks for itself, and his breathtaking portfolio’s caught our attention right away. We contacted him to discuss a contract, and he immediately requested a time for a call or a FaceTime. He was the first vendor we spoke with in the wedding planning process, and he helped us so much. His first request was to hear our story - how we met, when we got engaged, etc. He had a true interest in getting to know us as people, and made planning our wedding from across the country so much easier. He told us exactly what he needed from us, and helped a ton in building the schedule for the wedding day. He told our wedding party (and us) exactly what photos he needed, and handled our families perfectly. He spent time with the venue beforehand, so he knew exactly where to shoot and how, and caught some amazing sunset photos during the reception as well. AND he was out there on the dance floor with us all, absolutely cutting up the rug while catching some awesome photos. Gabe was everything we could have hoped for in a wedding photographer and more. He made our day and our lives so much easier, fully bought in to our wedding, our story, and our families, and took INCREDIBLE photos of our wedding day. We fully recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer, and if we ever need a professional photographer’s expertise in SD again we will 100% be asking him!

TRUST GABE. Like, seriously though. He is absolutely amazing! I am someone who gets very uncomfortable in front of a camera, but after one engagement shoot with Gabe a few months ago, I was ready for our wedding! He is fun, flexible, and SO talented! When things didn’t go exactly as planned on our wedding day (big surprise), he reassured me that everything would be fine and we would still be able to get all the photos I had wanted. He brought so much positive energy to such a stressful and hectic day. And it didn’t feel like he was just our photographer, but someone on our side who would help make sure our day went as smoothly as possible. Long story short, we got our wedding photos and they are absolutely AMAZING! He did such a good job capturing our day, not to mention how comfortable and at ease he made the guests feel as well. Thank you so much Gabe! You will definitely be our first call for any anniversary photos in the future :)

Honestly there are no words to describe how amazingly talented Gabe is at what he does! From the first moment we spoke about the wedding he felt like an old friend and made us feel so at ease throughout the entire process! When we met him in person for our engagement shoot, we didn’t know what to expect (I myself am a photographer and I’m usually on the opposite side of the camera, so I was worried we would feel awkward or look stiff) , but we had A BLAST and felt so comfortable with him! Every. Single. One. Of our photos is stunning and he totally captured our relationship and emotions so authentically. Our wedding day was no different! Gabe captured everything so beautifully and we didn’t have to worry about anything! We can’t get over how amazing all of our pictures are and everyone who sees them keeps raving to us about them too! Seriously, if you’re considering booking Gabe for your big day, DO NOT HESITATE. GO BOOK HIM RIGHT NOW!! I cannot recommend him enough!! Thank you so much for everything!

If you’re looking for a photographer and your considering Gabe, your search is over. Gabe is truly one of the most genuine and fun yet professional people I’ve ever worked with. My fiancé and I have done our share of styled shoots but it’s different when you’re shooting for your very own engagement photos! Gabe made sure we had fun, laughed A LOT and got every shot that was important to us. I’ve never worked with a photographer that made the process so EASY. After working with Gabe, you’ll want him to capture all of your major milestones! I could not be happier with my engagement photos and I am completely elated for our wedding photos!

Where do I even begin!?! GABE IS AMAZING!! Finding the right photographer was very important for us! From the very first conversation we knew Gabe was our guy! He was eager to learn about us and happy answer all of our questions! His energy and love for life is contagious and his passion for photography is evident through his work (I mean look at all the gorgeous photos!!!!) We first met Gabe during our engagement shoot. My fiance and I were both so nervous, but Gage immediately made us feel at ease. We had a BLAST during our photo shoot! He had us laughing nonstop and made the entire experience so enjoyable! We really were on cloud nine for weeks! By the end of the night Gabe was a friend and we are so looking forward to hanging out with him again during our wedding! He sent us previews just a few days later and then the rest of the photos within 2 weeks; they were more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. We are so happy that we choose Gabe as our wedding photographer! Look no further, gabe is the best of the best and I promise you, you will not be disappointed!!!!! POST WEDDING REVIEW: Gabe is extraordinary in everything he does!! His work is so beautiful and he is able to capture every emotion in his photos! He truly has a gift. Gabe was our photographer for our wedding this September and we had an even better experience than we could have ever imagined!! He is not only an amazing photographer, but has the kindest heart and positive energy that fills the room! He has a way of making everyone feel at ease which comes across in all of the photos. Every one of our guests commented on how awesome he was!!! He was even part of the dance party and truly was the life of the party!! He sent us our preview photos within one week of our wedding and each and every one was so beautiful!! We are so thankful to have these memories for a lifetime. Hiring Gabe as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made and we cannot thank him enough for being a part of our day and making it so special!!

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. And that doesn’t even say it all! Gabe is AMAZING! Gabe is the best wedding photographer around due to his personality, his empathy, his presence, and his support. I truly felt like he was family. He was very flexible when it came to our engagement shoot, shout out again for that hot mess lol! He shot our photos so fast because the lighting was disappearing, but he sent us so many good pictures to choose from! When it came to the wedding he was always checking in before to see how we were doing and get any updates he needed to know of. He was so thorough up until the wedding, during the wedding, and after! Day of, oh my goodness, he was flexible, happy, fun, and an amazing person to have around! He also had to function a 26 person bridal party and he was so successful, every photo was PERFECT and captured every personality! He went along with the problems of a wedding day, he never had a negative thing to say, even if I was lol! Gabe is also a free hype man. He will get the party started! Everyone at our wedding commented on how awesome our photographer was, and how he had better hair then all of them! I recommend Gabe 1 million %! He will not let you down, I swear! We go way back and I’d tell you if he wasn’t good ;) book him!!!!

DO NOT BE A FOOL. BOOK GABE. SERIOUSLY, BOOK GABE. Gabe is a WONDERFUL photographer but also an AMAZING human being. Not only is he super organized, thorough and phenomenal, he is a DREAM to work with. He instantly makes you feel like family (the good kind) and puts you at ease. My husband and I had never had professional photos taken before (aside from business reasons) and we were extremely nervous for our engagement shoot. We had no idea what was in store for us but it ended up being the most awesome experience ever. Gabe never made it awkward, always had us belly laughing and captured us in our true forms. It was magical. We booked him for our wedding and at that point, we were just excited to hang out with him again. We got our sneak peak photos from the wedding DAYS after our wedding and it made us ugly cry of happiness. There aren’t enough words to describe how much we adore Gabe and his vision. Just book him, I don’t know what you’re waiting for.

Where to start! I met Gabe when we were tiny teenagers working at good ole starbucks, and I knew I wanted to be friends with his wife. (sorry Gabe but she was just so cute and pregnant, loved her instantly) They were fun, awesome, all around nice people. Flash forward to when Gabe started sharing his photography skills on social media, I was immediately drawn to his photos! I always secretly wanted him to ask me to model for a shoot. Well, little did I know, four years later he would be shooting my engagement/wedding photos !!! Now I am 100% serious when I planned my wedding around Gabe's availability, before I was even engaged. He posted that 2019 was filling up so I asked him what he had open in the spring, and then March 23rd it was. I then told my boyfriend at the time, "we're getting married March 23rd, so propose before then." BEST decision I made, besides to marry Steve, obviously. I was instantly excited and couldnt wait to start planning. I don't think I could've bugged Gabe anymore, what should I wear, where should we take photos, what should I do with my hair? I even made him drive up to carlsbad to scope out photo spots. HE DIDN'T COMPLAIN ONCE. It was like I was texting a best friend. Come the day of my wedding, Gabe started shooting while I was getting ready and stayed until the party was over. He got photos I would've never thought of, and made us feel completely comfortable. I can't even count the number of compliments i've gotten on photos i've shared with family and friends but that's not my favorite part. The best part was how many of my wedding guests told me after the wedding "your photographer was so cool, he looked like he was having so much fun, i thought he was a guest, that guy was amazing" it goes on and on. So I guess to wrap up this essay, Gabe exceded our expectations, and provided us with the most amazing memories that we get to keep and share with our kids forever and ever. If you want to hire a friend, rather than a vendor, hire Gabe!!!!

Having the most perfect wedding day is the end goal and I don't think individuals realize sometimes how important it is to have vendors you love and can trust. Gabriel Conover simply made every photo we took during a day not a chore but the best time ever with every moment laughing and smiling so effortlessly you don't even feel your jaw starting to tighten up. I'll start the day from the beginning: Gabe came in and immediately started reviewing the space and scoping out potential photos, while I was getting hair and makeup done he took the opportunity to take photos of the dress and small details like jewelry, for me this turns out to be even more important as in the midst of the crazy my grandmother's necklace has gone missing and now those photos are what I will have of it as she passed away earlier the year before and that was my way of keeping her with me. These are details that are important that we ourselves may forget about but Gabe makes sure to capture them for us. From the beginning Gabe kept me laughing and smiling with his genuine sincerity and love for what he does, his energy is infectious and cannot be ignored that everybody picked up on it. He understood the importance of capturing family portraits and in my family's case (multiple of the same picture and pose) and did it without complain or irritation but with the biggest laugh ever! I didn't have to worry that he was capturing the best candid moments while still making sure to get all the best and/or important part of the wedding. Simply put he and his team are amazing and extremely professional, my husband and I got sneak peaks of our wedding only two days later! So I have a whole mini album to gush over until we get the rest of the pictures. And we already know that we will be printing out all of them to put in frames and albums that we will cherish forever. Truly we hit the jackpot with Gabe and intent to hire him again in the future for anniversary shots or in home sessions! Thank you for being so great at what you do! You truly were a big part of making our big day the most best day ever!

This is a review for my significant other and our Engagement Session, I will leave another one post our Wedding: I'll start from the beginning, what I love is that Gabe really took the time to get to know Cody and I. To figure out our story and who we are as a couple. From the beginning, you feel as if you've known him forever, and when you first meet him it's as if you're just catching up with an old friend and you're just catching up on all the best and worst moments of life. I never, and I mean never really liked beach photoshoots, I felt that they are cheesy and overdone. A cliche I wanted to avoid at all costs. We've all seen it the cheesy, horribly staged photos you find of couples on the beach. But my fiance wanted to do a shoot in the water, so I reluctantly obliged. Upon Gabe's suggestion, we met to do our Engagement shoot at Torrey Pines. I had never been to this particular part of San Diego before, and although it was breathtakingly beautiful, it was absolutely packed with tourists and locals alike. Amidst all of this, Gabe managed to bring out the most genuine parts of our relationship, the jokes, the laughter, the ugly truly happy smiles you have when you're one hundred percent comfortable. We ended our shoot with him happier than when we arrived, leaving was like saying goodbye to a friend who you couldn't wait to see again. Having promised us photos in two weeks, I was patient but so ecstatic to find out they were ready early! And he did not disappoint. Our photos truly capture us as a couple, our love, and everything in between. The photos are AMAZING and it looks like we were the only ones on a beautiful sunny day (remember I mentioned that beach was PACKED). Gabe's laughter and personality is infectious and If what you want is someone who has a genuine passion and impeccable eye for capturing love, then you want Gabe. He will not disappoint. He is not your average photographer by any means and we cannot wait to have him share our wedding day with us!

Update- Wedding Pic Review: Literally my biggest worry during wedding planning was choosing a photographer and hoping my wedding pictures turned out well. I spent hours researching every possible photographer to ensure I knew every option and let me tell you, GABE IS THE BEST. I PROMISE YOU. Just by looking at his pictures, they stand out as so natural, fun, and breathtakingly gorgeous. Once you talk to him or meet him, you immediately feel at ease and like he is an old friend. Taking pictures with him is so much fun and so comfortable! My husband and I are absolutely thrilled with how well both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures turned out. Gabe has surpassed every hope and dream I ever had (and I had a lot of those!) I told my friends that if they all do not hire Gabe for their weddings, I am not going :-) He is unique, talented, and took away all of my worries- he will not disappoint! Engagement Pic Review: So I don’t even know where to start with this review- GABE IS THAT GOOD! The day we booked our venue, we started researching photographers as our first priority, and as soon as we came across Gabe, we knew we HAD to have him do our wedding. Our wedding is not until May, but we just did our engagement pictures with him and could not be happier. My fiancé and I met at a summer camp on Catalina Island when we were kids (and we still go back every year as camp directors), so we wanted to do engagement pictures over there- Gabe could not have been more excited to make the trek with us! We had such a blast hanging out with him all day and taking the pictures. He made the whole process so much fun, and he is so genuine and awesome! After getting our pictures back, the only problem I have with them is that I cannot choose a favorite... I have like 50 favorite pictures and literally cannot stop looking through them again and again and again. He captured the vibe we wanted perfectly. Our pictures look so natural, beautiful, loving, and fun. He gave us great guidance, made us comfortable, and has such an amazing eye for setting up unique photos! They are everything I could’ve ever dreamed of! We will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives and were so lucky to have Gabe come along to the most important place in the world to us. We can’t wait to have him shoot our wedding! What a huge relief it is to not have to worry about getting great wedding pictures! I have 100% trust in Gabe for our big day next year and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer! DO IT NOW, you will be so happy you did!!!

It’s been more than 2 months since Gabe shot our after wedding photos at the Sunset Cliffs. We still remember how beautiful the time there was. Despite the fact that we got married in the Czech Republic, our wish was to have wedding photos at the beach. It wasn’t easy to choose photographer in San Diego area, but we were really lucky with the Gabe, his Instagram profile really touched us and when we saw more of his work we already knew that this is it, this is the guy who needs to be our photographer. What we love most about his work is the way he feels the light, everything looks then so natural. We spend only an hour together, but it was an hour full of positive vibes and energy, Gabe makes sure that you smile a lot. And on top of everything we wrote before, he is so talented, cute, creative and wonderful man who loves who he does ❤️❤️❤️

After my husband and I had gotten engaged, the first thing we did after celebrating & posting on social media was call Gabe to see when he was available so we knew when we could plan the wedding hahaha. Gabe was the photographer for our sister in laws wedding so when we saw his work we knew we had to have him as our photographer. my Husband hates taking pictures and he had an absolute blast when Gabe took our engagement & wedding pictures. Gabe's work is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and he is just so much fun to be around. It is worth every penny to hire Gabe as your photographer. You will be so happy that you hired the absolute best to capture those special moments.