4.9 out of 5 stars and 44 reviews
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(44)Best of Weddings (2x).Southern California, Temecula & Destination Weddings
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Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! I am a hybrid wedding photographer shooting in both digital and film. I love joyful storytelling through images. I specialize in intimate outdoor weddings with stunning details. Capturing the unique love of the couple is what makes me tick, from the planned moments to the moments in-between. I have a passion for film and the organic and natural elements it brings to a story. I strive to provide my couples with a stress-free wedding experience, along with photos they can cherish for a lifetime.
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- After Party
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- After Party
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Heather is AMAZING. We worked with her for our engagement session and our wedding and had so much fun. We did our engagement shoot in Yosemite, which was absolutely beautiful, and we were able to do a hike and capture some EPIC photos. She is such a fantastic photographer and we love and treasure our photos so much.
We first met Heather when she shot our engagement photos, and we loved working with her so much that we also had her shoot our wedding! I can't speak highly enough about our experience with her. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the photo-taking process, which made our photos come out looking effortless and beautiful. We have gotten SO many compliments on our photos with many people commenting on how natural they look. We are so grateful to have had Heather by our side on our wedding day, and can't recommend her enough!
Absolute fun, natural, and spontanuous! Heather has captured our story from our engagement to our wedding. My husband isn't the photogetic type, but Heather capture him and his happiness perfectly. We had multiple locations on our wedding day and she was completely accommodiating to all our needs - the details, the poses, the unplanned and even the most funniest moments. The photos were timeless! The use of natural lighting, the candid shots, the directions she does, and working her magic. We will, without a doubt in our minds, hire her to capture another chapter in our lives.
My husband and I signed on to the photography with Heather early on in our wedding process. When COVID hit we were devastated and looked to rebook, where Heather told us she would prioritize us first since we where her first wedding effected.
Turns out she is pre-occupied with her Hawaii wedding that weekend. She offered us her second shooter who was NOT remotely qualified for the price we paid for our package.
After the fact, despite the “god clause” in the contract, apparently a global pandemic didn’t fit under that for her (which is laughable), she refused to refund us.
Overall, Heather showed us she’s completely self involved and only cares about herself. The only good thing that came out of this situation is I had an actual AMAZING photographer shoot my wedding. I guess everything happened for a reason.
Overall, don’t have Heather shoot your wedding, because if it comes down to it she only cares about the money, not you.
Heather is terrific. If you have a chance to work with her, take it!
Where to begin…
To say that Heather played an important role in turning a dream into a reality is an understatement.
Couples around the world have had to postpone or cancel their weddings because of COVID-19. We were no exception. Despite the months and months of planning that went into putting together our dream wedding this year, we were forced to postpone. We had been waiting for so long to be married, only to have the moment taken from us by circumstances outside of our control. Obviously, this was an incredibly sad time for us, but little did we know, things were about to take a turn for the better.
We had not given much thought to eloping prior to seeing Heather’s work. Once we clicked through a bunch of her photos, the idea grew on us. Then, when we actually got to speak with Heather about how amazing an elopement could be, we were sold! We decided that Yosemite National Park would be a perfect place to do this and, with plenty of help and direction from Heather (tons of help!), we got everything set up and made the drive to the park.
It’s important to note that working with Heather involves so much more than simply getting pretty pictures, although that is absolutely one of the perks. Long before arriving at the park for our ceremony, Heather was in near constant contact with us. She made sure that we had all of the necessary permits, sent packing lists, and let us know what we should expect the big day to be like. She was always available to us and quick the respond to any questions we had. Once we got to the park, this attention and care continued.
During our shoot, Heather was always incredibly kind, supportive, and was always making sure that we were comfortable. Because she had walked through the area the day before, Heather knew exactly where to go and when to be there, making sure that there was enough time to get all of the photos we wanted, in all the places we wanted them. While shooting, she gave us constant direction to ensure that we got the best photos, all the while making it an incredibly fun experience.
The postponement of our wedding was difficult moment for us this year. With Heather’s help, we transformed what was a sad and depressing time, into a wonderful experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives. In addition to her skill and dedication to her craft, Heather brings a level of attention and care to her clients that will leave you with nothing less than a wonderful experience. We can’t recommend her enough.
My fiancé and I had the best time on our engagement shoot with Heather. She was so nice and made us feel so comfortable during the entire session. We had so much fun doing the shoot and best of all our pictures turned out amazing. Timeless and perfectly captured our personalities. She’s a super talented photographer and I 100% recommend her. We can’t wait for her to shoot our wedding in a few weeks!
The best in the game! She KNOWS what she is doing and is a highly experienced professional. Very Accommodating and Fun to work with. She has such an eye for photographer and my husband and I are so grateful to have had her for our wedding photos!
Heather was super nice and friendly to us and very accommodating! She is very professional and organized, guiding us along the way before the photoshoot session itself. She planned timeline, give feedback on the outfit that I asked, and also very fast in deciding everything. Heather is also very responsive! During the photoshoot, she was thoughtful and recommended me to wear my flipflops for the hike (my feet will gave up otherwise); this shows her experience. Also, she waited for us to change outfit (public restrooms are closed during these times so it was a bit challenging).
She is so good in directing poses, and still also ask for what pose we want, making sure we wont miss anything. She has great insights and is quick on her feet. The session with her is the best we can ever ask for! Follow her instagram too for a treat for your eyes: @heatherandersonphotography.
We loved Heather Anderson Photo! From the very first conversation, Heather made us feel so comfortable, and we felt confident she would do a great job. On the day of, it felt like we had a friend with us enjoying the day. She helped guide us through a ton of adorable poses. The photos turned out great, and we've already gotten a ton of complements from friends and family about how stunning they are. We love the timeless look, and are super happy we chose Heather.
Heather has been incredible to work with! She is an amazing resource and guides you every step of the way in the booking & planning process. Not only that, she helps you craft a timeline around capturing and creating those special moments and really works to listen to your vision!
She has been amazing and so extremely helpful during the challenging circumstances of this year. She helped to provide us with referrals and has ensured the planning process has gone smoothly as we approach the wedding day!
We had our first session with Heather in Temecula, CA for our engagements at beautiful Lake Oak Meadows Winery. She timed the session perfectly with the afternoon and sunset lighting and made the entire experience feel special and romantic. She also shoots in both film and digital, so you can really get a mix of amazing shots in different media! We had so much fun getting to know her and sharing our story and seeing it come to life in the shots she captured.
We are so thrilled to have booked with Heather and would recommend her to any couples who want their story and special moments captured!!
Selecting Heather Anderson Photography for our wedding day was hands down the best decision we made. My husband and I were so impressed with Heather's talent, including her ability to shoot both digital and film photos. She is a true artist and created some of the most beautiful double exposure prints from our big day- it was so fantastic. On top of her talent as a photographer, Heather is an absolute dream to work with. She's so professional and organized, she honestly kept our day running smoothly and I could of not done it without her. Communication was always prompt and precise, and I always felt all my questions and concerns were addressed. We were so happy with how our photos turned out and how she really captured our special day. Heather made us both feel so comfortable and we had so much fun shooting with her that we already booked a one year anniversary session with her! Thank you Heather for all the magic you created surrounding our big day!
After doing so much searching for a photographer, let me mention that photos are very important to me so I took looking for a photographer very seriously. I found what I wanted and exactly what I was looking for in the quality and look!.
Our engagement and wedding photos come out amazing!. Heather and her team were great and professional I knew i didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. Also i do have to mention because i think it is important how Heather takes the time to makes sure all your questions are answered or if you had any concerns she gets back to you as soon as possible which put me at ease :). So happy with the end result, Heather you're the BOSS! She definitely knows what she is doing behind that camera :)!
Heather Anderson was amazing from start to finish. We are so glad she was able to capture our engagement and wedding photos. She was recommended to us by our venue, and going with her was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I contacted several different photographers in the planning process, but just kept coming back to Heather because her photos have such a beautiful, authentic, and light quality to them and she seems to truly love what she does. She is very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. She sent a bridal guide, was always available to answer questions and give suggestions, and created the perfect day of timeline for us. Our family and friends had so many positive things to say about Heather and her team. Every other vendor that we worked with even went out of their way to tell us how thrilled they were that Heather was our photographer. When I look back at her photos of our wedding day, I love that they look exactly how I remember it. Heather was the one photographer that I felt could truly capture the joy of that day.
I'm not sure where to start! Heather was amazing from start to finish. She, along with her awesome second shooter, knew how to get things done on time and captured so many beautiful moments throughout my day. To top it off, her pictures are so light and airy they really show off the natural beauty of the day which was exactly what I was looking for!
My husband and I wished there were enough words to express how ABSOLUTELY AMAZING Heather really is! We are SO grateful to have found her! We had researched many photographers for our wedding, and upon our first meeting with Heather, we knew she was the perfect fit for us. She not only is talented, but she is very passionate about her work and it clearly shows! We had the pleasure of working with her on our engagement photos and wedding photos, and both were breathtaking! Our guests have had such wonderful, positive feedback on Heather.
She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and made things very easy and fun! These photos will always be something we'll look back on and cherish for the rest of our lives. Heather went ABOVE AND BEYOND our expectations! She is really something special, and choosing her capture our special day was honestly the BEST DECISIONS we made during wedding planning. We highly recommend her!
Heather, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all that you've done for us!
Heather is a professional and she makes the process easy for you. Also, her photos are beautiful! I have no regrets, and was more than happy that she was there to capture our moments together
Heather was hands down the best photographer! First of all, she went over and beyond our dreams with our hot air balloon engagement photos. Second, she not only was there just to shoot photos she was there anytime I had a wedding question.. from nail color to timeline she was there for me! Third, of course our wedding photos turned out amazing and not to forgot to mention the ease of viewing them with an online gallery! We had two 20x30 canvas made through her print shop and they turned out beautifully!
Heather did our anniversary photos when we ere vacationing in California, she was AMAZING to say the least! We loved working with her and she was super patient with our changing schedules when we were trying to plan our trip. I cant wait for her to photograph us again!
My husband and I truly loved working with Heather! Choosing her to be our photographer was one of the best decisions that we made in planning our wedding. She's truly a gifted photographer. My husband was resistant to take engagement photos, but she quickly put us both at ease! Heather was able to capture each special moment during our wedding and she was an absolute JOY to work with; she felt like our lifelong friend! Thank you Heather for perfectly capturing our special day!
Heather is truly amazing and captured everything I wanted at our wedding. She was amazing to work with throughout our wedding adventure. You will not be disappointed with her services, we will definitely use her as our photographer going forward.
My husband and I truly loved working with Heather! Choosing her to be our photographer was one of the best decisions that we made in planning our wedding. She's not only the best photographer that I have ever encountered, but seriously an incredible person overall. Our expectations were set very high after seeing the awesome work in her portfolio, so I'm super excited to say that the images came out better than I could have ever imagined! Heather and her team were able to capture such special moments during our wedding that we will cherish forever. Beyond that Heather was an absolute JOY to work with from the very start. Her team was friendly, professional, helpful and fun every step of the way. Thank you Heather for being awesome and capturing such fabulous and memorable images of the best day of our lives!
-Lots of Love
Audrey + Tre'
I wish we could give Heather Anderson Photograph 10 stars!!! After researching several photographers, we decided to go with Heather Anderson Photography. Her photographs were beautiful and had the softness we were looking for, and her prices weren't outrageous like some we'd seen. From the very beginning, communication was very easy! We never had a problem getting a hold of her and on several occasions, she even reached out to us just to see if there was anything we needed from her! After our first meeting with Heather (well before our engagement session was even scheduled), we were blown away by how cheerful and personable, yet professional, she was! We knew right then that we had chosen the right photographer! On the day of our engagement session, my now husband and I were very nervous, as neither of us were really comfortable in front of a camera. Heather guided us and laughed with us, and let us get comfortable in front of the camera at our own pace. Despite how nervous we were in the beginning, we ended up having such a great time during the photoshoot and aside from a bit of our own awkwardness, the photos came out absolutely gorgeous! Finally, the day of the wedding! After getting to know Heather and getting more comfortable in front of her camera, shooting on the day of our wedding was the least of our worries and felt so much more natural and comfortable than our first shoot! Heather was wonderful with my step-daughter (8 years old), who tried to be in every photo! Heather would take a couple of shots with her in it and then take the rest of the photos she meant to take. Heather got all the shots we wanted and even caught several priceless moments that we could not thank her enough for! Needless to say, our wedding photos came out gorgeous as well, and we could not have asked for a more wonderful photographer!!
We really appreciated Heather's people skills and her posing techniques. She did an excellent job of handling the these aspects and ensured that our day went as smoothly as possible. She also did a very good job at processing the images to create excellent tones and color rendition.
However, a major downside was a lack of attention to details and poor compositions. Awkward angles, objects in the image that could have been avoided, etc. Overall, we found it difficult to choose our favorite pictures since most had at least one thing awkwardly wrong with it. For example, our kiss, exit and entrance pictures are all very distant and, in my opinion, fairly poor overall. In a nutshell, with more attention to detail her pictures could be absolutely stunning. In fact, she shot several film pictures where she paid much more attention to detail, and those shots were far superior.
Heather was absolutely amazing ! She was extremely fun to work with and made taking pictures not awkward , especially when we had to pose , which was absolutely awesome ! Her prices are amazing and you get so much out of it ! She treated us more than just "clients" . We definitely recommend her !
Heather was incredible and was a pivotal part of our day running smoothly. She was completely hands on when any issues arose, even if it had nothing to do with the photography she was willing to pitch in...she just brought such a sense of calm to a crazy hectic day. She was there with a cup of coffee and a smile when I felt like the rain was going to ruin our wonderfully all outdoor wedding, she wrangled my unruly family, oh and did I mention how INSANELY AWESOME our photos turned out? She was able to capture the smallest details and the tender moments without being obtrusive or pushy. They aren't just snapshots...every image shows the energy and love that our day was filled with. She has a god-given talent and it was an honor and privilege to have such treasured memories thanks to her and her amazing team.
Heather is an AMAZING photographer!!!! Her work is exquisite, she really knows how to capture the moment!! Her professionalism and quality not only shine through with her work, but in her demeanor on site. She is truly a delight to work with.
As the mother of the bride, I just wanted to express my delight with Heather. We presented her with long day of the wedding in the morning and a reception in the evening. Because we have a blended family we had requested that she capture each family. She was able to met with my daughter and her fiancé so she was aware of ours needs. The wedding day was long, Heather was able to keep on schedule.She was helpful to our family and communicated with the wedding coordinator.She was able to be so calming while capturing each moment. She was able to achieve the perfect backdrop, we were at a park and the beach. She has great eye for detail. I appreciate that she has a second shooter,she was able to make the minor adjustments in the pictures that are so important. The pictures are absolutely gorgeous. My daughter has pictures that are art for her home. And I know she will enjoy these portraits for many years to come. Thank-you Heather for your excellence.
Heather Anderson was so easy to work with and knew exactly how to handle the large family groups during picture time at My sisters wedding. We are so pleased with her Amazing photos!
Heather was great to work with! Couldn't be happier that we chose her. You can tell how much she cares from the moment you speak with her to seeing her photos. We appreciated the time she took to visit our venue beforehand to prepare for the big day and get to know us during our engagement session. The photos are beautiful. Thanks Heather!
Heather is amazing!! She did our engagement shoot, my boudoir shoot, and our wedding!!! Every single picture she took was gorgeous!! Our engagement shoot and wedding venue was at Avensole Winery! Even with her first time shooting at that venue since opening March of this year she knew how to find the perfect spots for pictures! She got there earlier to walk around and take the venue in and all it's surroundings so we would have the best pictures possible! She was so great to work with!!! She made us feel so comfortable! We definitely recommend her to everyone!! Love you Heather and your team!!
Heather shot our wedding a couple of weeks ago and we could not be happier with our choice of photographer. She is a joy to work with and she is very talented. We are so happy that we have such BEAUTIFUL pictures to remember how much fun we had at our wedding. I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
Heather is an absolute find!!!! I cannot say enough about this woman and her photography skills! Not only did all of our pictures come out just beautifully, but she was also a joy to work with. She goes above and beyond to make your experience special and you can tell she truly loves her career. In fact, there were many instances where she was even more helpful than our wedding coordinator! It was so clear to me that it was important to her that we have a great wedding day. Even on the day of the wedding she kept us all on track and on time, but managed to get all the shots I could have wanted. When planning, any time I reached out to her for suggestions or questions related to the wedding, she was quick to respond and happy to help. I am not someone who loves the spotlight so taking pictures for our engagement and wedding shoots was a bit nerve-wracking, but she is so fun and easy going that she made it a blast. She went far above and beyond what I ever would have expected from a wedding photographer. My husband said, "heather was impeccable!"
As I was preparing for my wedding, one of my top 3 priorities was finding that photographer that every woman dreams of for her wedding.
The photographer that you KNOW will capture every moment, every detail, just like you imagined.
The photographer that will make your wedding look like a pinterest dream.
Well, Heather Anderson was that photographer.
From our initial consultation, to the complimentary engagement shoot, and receiving our wedding photos- there was never a single second that I worried. I knew that she was going to take the best pictures for my wedding memories. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Heather in a heartbeat.
The bride and I are both military who work overseas. We only had two weeks in California, a few months before the wedding, to set up the whole event. After our first meeting with Heather we knew she was the right photographer for us. She worked around our extremely tight schedule to get our engagement photos done before we left California.
She went above and beyond to satisfy all of our needs. We couldn't be happier with how our photos came out. She is an amazing photographer and I highly recommend her.
I got married at Oak Canyon Nature Center and we had the reception in our backyard. We absolutely loved using Heather for our wedding and engagement photos. She is so relaxed and professional and got so many great shots of our family and of us. I couldn't be happier with the way my photos turned out! It began with great photos from our engagement photo shoot where she happily took photos of not only my (then) fiance and I, but also of our 4 kids and us. Her assistant and her made my husband and I and our family feel comfortable, they kept it fun and they were so patient while trying to coordinate everyone. Her and her assistant didn't have a problem going to the few locations we were at and she worked so well with our other vedners. I 100% recommend using her if you are looking for wedding photographers.
AMAZING!! My bridal photos were beautiful! She really wants you to have the best photos, and it's apparent. She's also super fun to work with!
Heather and Amanda made us both feel so comfortable the whole day. Weddings can be stressful, but having both ladies there to photograph and capture everything set our minds at ease. All of our pictures came out so beautiful. We loved that she gave us every single picture in both black and white and color. We could not have asked for a better, more professional photographer!
I searched like many girls do for the perfect photographer for there wedding day. As soon as I saw Heather's work I immediately contacted her. Her photographs were effortlessly beautiful and appeared so candid. I instantly booked her! When I learned she did boudoir shoots I booked her for that as well. It was the perfect present for my now husband. I plan on booking Heather for all future milestones in our lives.
I recently received my wedding pictures from Heather and they literally brought tears to my eyes. She captured every great moment, every tear, and every person that is so dear to my heart. Although, My husband and I were not very surprised by the amazing photographs. She was all over the place and just when a sweet moment was occurring I looked over and Heather was there to capture it all.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
Tom & Sara
Heather was SO amazing, I can't compliment her enough! She was on top of things from beginning to end and was constantly reaching out to us to make sure everything on our big day goes perfectly. She is able to capture such special moments in stunning, simple and elegant ways. I have no regrets choosing Heather as our photographer. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and will go above and beyond for you. Book her!!
Heather is an amazing photographer, my husband and I were so happy with the results of our beach wedding photoshoot. We get compliments on our photos every time people walk into our home. We will definitely be using her again in the future! If you are looking for a kind, happy, and fun photographer who knows how to help you be comfortable in front of the camera, Heather is definitely the person you want!
We hired Heather to help us document our special day and we didn't make it easy for her. Ours was a surprise NYE wedding. We gathered our nearest and dearest for a party and then...Surprise! We're getting married! So, Heather had to blend in with the crowd to take pictures without giving our big secret away. She did a fantastic job. Ever the professional, she put everyone at ease. Our pictures are more than just wedding photos. She truly gave us works of art.
Heather Anderson was really helpful and flexible from the beginning. For our engagement shots, she met us in Downtown LA at the Disney Concert Hall, and we got a bunch of fantastic shots there, and then she walked all over the Arts District with us capturing shots in front of colorful and interesting street art. It was fun, and she really made us feel comfortable as well as encouraged us to get outside our comfort zones for some cool and creative photos.
For our wedding, we held it at King Gillette Ranch in Malibu Canyon - such a beautiful park nestled off the beaten path in the Santa Monica Mountains. I have a huge family and Heather did a great job getting everyone together for all the shots. And she captured all the fine details of the wedding and reception so we'll remember all the little things that went into making the day so beautiful and special.
I would definitely recommend Heather for any wedding or engagement photos!
My husband and I were so happy to work with Heather for our Lake Tahoe wedding. We contacted her early to ensure availability and she working with our timeline no problem. Anytime I had questions/concerns, Heather was very responsive. She made sure to lead the process as we got closer to the wedding so that I didn't have to (because really, aren't we doing everything else?). This was a huge help!
The day of the wedding, Heather and her second shooter showed up early to walk the location and get everything ready. She had already been in contact with my wedding planner months before so they were perfectly in sync for the big day. Heather recommended getting most of our couple and bridal party pictures done prior to the ceremony so that we have more time to spend with our guests and having fun after the ceremony. I am SO GLAD she recommended this, because I would have done it the other way around, but couldn't be happier that we took the time to get these photos done first.
Heather must have taken thousands of photos at the wedding! Everything on my shoot list got done and even more! I never felt like Heather was "in the way." She blended in with the wedding and did what she needed to do.
Our photos were delivered to us very quickly after the wedding! And we all know the bride and groom can't wait to see the photos once the wedding is done. There were too many amazing photos to choose from when I started going through to print. Heather put together a great wedding book for us that we now keep on our coffee table to remember our special day!
Heather was absolutely amazing! Such a sweet lady. She has a way of interacting with brides that make you feel like you've known her forever. She listens to what you want, and gives great advice to what will work and what wont. Very knowledgeable and has great creativity for capturing the perfect wedding memories. It was never awkward or uncomfortable. She was able to freeze moments in time that when we look at our wedding pictures we remember what we were feeling in that exact moment, and make us fall in love all over again. I highly recommend Heather Anderson Photography for all your wedding photo needs. It was a perfect day, and she made the day that much more enjoyable. Hassle free and stress free. Thank you so much Heather for the life long memories.
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