Garrett Richardson Photography

l memories of that day. While Garrett is incredibly skilled in editing, angles, lenses, lighting, and all things you look for in a photographer, we cherished most his ability to put us at ease & in right headspace so that we could focus on each other on our special day, rather than worry about the camera. Our photos came out so natural and candid because he brings an incredible calming energy that made us feel comfortable. I'll never forget the sweet pep talk he gave me right before we captured our first look photos. In that moment of anxiety/nerves before seeing my husband, Garrett completely brought everything back to excitement and ease. He was so professional and incredibly patient. As you can imagine, trying to keep to a tight timeline, and checklist of all the combinations of family shots, while herding the families and trying to keep them from not running off in every which direction, all while keeping a smile on his face in 100 degree weather is no easy feat- but he's a total pro and impressed us all. Receiving our edited photos back was a true joy. Everyone that we shared our wedding photos with said " wow, you have a great photographer" - and to that comment, we smile and think, yes we sure did. Thank you Garrett!! - Jia & Eric

ection and was able to round up our big (and rowdy) families. He’s quick at getting great shots so we weren’t getting anxious or feeling like the photos were taking forever. Not only did he take the most amazing photos, but he got them to us incredibly fast (which I am so grateful for as I definitely felt some post wedding blues!). Thank you for everything, Garrett!

hting, angles, settings…an eye for just the right moment…he has amazing talent and we wanted that for our daughter’s wedding. What we didn’t know at the time was how wonderful he was going to be to work with. Garrett has a gift, not only for the beautiful photos he takes but for the way he cares about people. His joyful smile and calm, reassuring demeanor. His ability to say just the right things to elicit true emotion and natural expressions. His genuine desire to make sure the photos he took reflected what was most meaningful to us and would always be cherished. And his fantastic team who paid attention to the little details to make sure we all looked our best.  We didn’t realize beforehand how important all of those qualities would prove to be. Garrett and his team helped us to fully enjoy one of the most precious and memorable times of our lives. To have that experience along with gorgeous photos confirmed that hiring Garrett was the best decision ever.

great experience and felt 100% comfortable with him. My entire bridal party of 16 people ranted and raved for weeks after the wedding about how much fun their experience was. Typically, it's a tedious job during the photography session for the bridal party but Garrett made this experience fun, memorable and completely stress free; it was clearly evident in every single one of our photos! He made everyone from the 3 year old flower girl to my 82 year old grandmother feel comfortable, at ease, and confident. We have both agreed we would use Garrett for any photography needs in our future! We recommend him to everyone!

Diego and all of our photos turned out fantastic! There are not enough good things to say about Garrett. Not only is he a great photographer, he is so incredibly kind, responsive, down to earth and makes you feel super comfortable in front of the camera. He genuinely cares about his clients and wants you to love your photos and the whole process. We know we will treasure all of these wonderful photos forever. We looked at many other photographers in the area before deciding on one and I am so glad we chose Garrett!

best photographer I could find in California. I spent hours researching and found Garrett. Thankfully we could book him in, even with less than two months notice. In the lead up to the wedding we spoke and emailed with Garrett multiple times and built a great rapport. He has these questionnaires that allow him to get to know you as individuals and as a couple and exactly what you want on your wedding day. I was quite particular with the types of photos I wanted and Garrett happily accommodated all the requests. He was so lovely and my husband, family and I felt so incredibly comfortable with him. He gave great directions on the day and we were bursting with excitement to see the finished products. Just a few weeks later we had our photos and they were AMAZING! I feel like every photo Garrett took made the cut and they were all brilliant. Seriously, I can't stop looking at them and everyone we have shown them to loves them as much as we do. I couldn't recommend Garrett enough! So friendly, talented and professional.

zing! Our amazing wedding pictures were featured in multiple publications no doubt because of Garrett's fantastic attention to detail and gift for composition. Not only is Garret an amazing photographer but he was super fun to have at the wedding! You can truly tell he loves what he does and has extensive knowledge of each venue. Thanks so much Garrett and team!!

his work is consistently stunning and his attitude is polite, professional, enthusiastic and warm. He captures everything from the small details to the crowd celebrating. When you look back on your images, you'll remember magic. His work speaks for itself and the photos will illuminate your heart. There are photos from a blog launch party we did up in Malibu and every time I come across the photos, I remember how spectacular the outdoor event was (instead of the freezing 40 degree weather we were having). I think it's important to recognize Garrett as a person because you may experience a very intimate moment and Garrett's behind the lens capturing that special time. He is humble, caring and open. It's easy to be yourself with Garrett and share in the celebration. He's so easy to work with! Garrett can turn photos around quickly, always provides details when sharing a photo gallery and includes all the information you need to know about your images. His customer service and organization is fantastic. Garrett is one of the best photographers I've ever come across. These reviews are true and if I could give this guy more than five stars, I would.

fully and elegantly. We couldn't have asked for better wedding photos! We highly recommend him!

gave us good direction. He was also very patient with our energetic bridal party! I could not believe how beautifully he captured our wedding. I am thrilled with the photos, and I know he put a lot of work into them. I DEFINITELY recommend Garrett as a photographer!

er at making you feel special on the most special day of your life. If I did not have Garrett as our photographer my day wouldn't have been the same. He was so much more then just a photographer. His easygoing, joyful personality and kind spirit brought such a peace to our day. He is so gifted as making you feel celebrated and loved while seamlessly keeping everyone on track and in their place so the day goes smoothly. His photographs are top of the line and exceeded my expectations by miles! If you have Garrett take your pictures you will get an amazing experience, gorgeous photographs, and a lifelong friend!

don't like being in front of the camera, Garrett made us laugh and feel comfortable. We wholeheartedly recommend him!

as such great instincts and an incredible eye for capturing the moment. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful! We could not have been happier. He has great attention to detail and takes the time to individually edit each photo, producing an incredible result. We received multiple comments from our guests about how fun Garrett was at the wedding and they raved even more once they saw the photos. We are so grateful to Garrett for capturing our day so perfectly, you could not pick a better photographer.

in front of the camera. He is also very easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Thank you Garrett for your beautiful work!

nt of the lens. He was also extremely organized, making sure he captured all of the portraits and candid group shots we wanted. Most importantly, the quality of the photography he captured - whether individual portraits, group shots, or landscapes - was incredibly high quality. I would highly recommend Garrett to anyone in need of a high quality and professional photographer.

mbined with his photography style makes him the perfect choice for any event. He was so organized and really made an effort to get to know us, which made all the shoots more fun! He was genuine, kind, and put us at ease. He was very attentive to our requests and concerns. Garrett captured every single special moment and so much more! Every time there was anything happening, he was there to document it. And the edits were flawless and turned out so much better than I had even dreamed of! We couldn't be happier with our photos! Would highly recommend Garrett!

he was by far the most responsive and professional! Our wedding was at the San Diego Botanic Garden and his attention to detail was impeccable! After receiving our photos back from him we were blown away with all the details he captured! The day flies by so fast, it's wonderful to have a photographer with such a great eye to capture all the memories you will forever have. Just AMAZING!!! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

gagement photos and wedding photos turned out so beautifully! He is locked in as our family photographer from here on out. Garrett has such great instincts. On our wedding day, he struck a good balance between getting us into poses that he knew would work and capturing all of our off-the-cuff, natural moments. He took his time with editing the photos, so we wound up with over 700 outstanding, edited, and gorgeous photos of our wedding day. The color and composition is just so lovely and he absolutely captured our style and theme again and again. My husband and our families are so pleased with the end result. We're so grateful to Garrett for caring so much about us, our day and for giving us a gift that we'll have for generations.

bout how I wanted our photos to look. Garrett went above and beyond our expectations! We wanted to take our photos in Yosemite and Garrett was so accommodating. We planned a fun day up there and he spent so much time with us. We drove to different parts of the park and the photos could not be more perfect! Garrett truly captured our personalities and our love while still capturing the beauty of Yosemite. After the session, Brayden and I were convinced Garrett is truly the nicest human. He was so nice and encouraging the whole session. He made us laugh and feel very comfortable! Garrett truly went above and beyond for our engagement session. Throughout the whole process he was willing to answer any questions that I had. Garrett was very nice and helpful every time I emailed him! The day of the wedding Garrett truly went above all expectations again! We had 15 bridesmaids, 9 groomsmen, 4 flower girls, and 2 ring bearers. Garrett handled the challenge with ease! All of our friends and family were so amazed by his attentiveness and once again, his kindness. He captured every moment during the day and we are so pleased with our photos. We find ourselves looking at our photos almost daily. Brayden and I LOVE them so much! We have also received so many compliments from friends and family. EVERYONE loves the work that Garrett did with our photos. Absolutely AMAZING! I truly cannot recommend Garrett enough! He is so kind and professional! His photos are superior. Garrett is able to capture his subjects' personalities in ways other people can't. He is truly one of the BEST photographers in San Diego!!

t our wedding. We immediately found that in Garrett. He is so passionate about his work and SO fun to have around during your wedding. We absolutely could not have picked a better person to work with. We gained amazing wedding photos, and a really great friend too. We are so thankful for both. Thank you, Garrett!

ry. Garrett has many connections all over California. He was able to bring on an assistant photographer to help shoot our big day, which was over 500 miles from San Diego! I would highly recommend using Garrett Richardson as your professional photographer for any occasion! Thanks again, Garrett, for your incredible work!

rd to communicate well with us before the event. His photos were INCREDIBLE, and he met the deadline he committed to with delivering the photos. He really went above and beyond our expectations! Definitely our favorite vendor from the wedding weekend. Do not hesitate to hire Garrett and his team!