James Korin Photography

I just can't say enough good things about James Korin Photography! We hired James and his team for our wedding in July 2022, and it was the best decision we made. Throughout the entire process, James was calm, kind, patient, and supportive. He helped us to curate a tailored package that fit our needs, which included a second shooter (which was a priority for us), a wedding album, no engagement session (as we weren't in the area leading up to the wedding), and a full 10 hours of coverage. He also was so responsive, answering all of my questions in the months and days leading up to the wedding, and even providing a sample timeline based on our specific needs. On the day of the wedding, James and his team drove up from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, scoped out the locations they would be shooting out ahead of time, and then even showed up to my getting-ready location early. He got started right away, though never made us feel even the least bit rushed, and started staging a lot of the detail shots while we continued to get ready. He engaged my bridesmaids in conversation to make them relax as he snapped candids of us, brought out props to help stage photos, and just generally brought such a great vibe to the morning. James was super creative about using all of the available spaces we had, suggesting all kinds of photos that never even crossed my mind! When going to the first-look location (we were running behind schedule, my fault), he was calm and flexible, but also made sure that he and his team were keeping a close eye on the time and getting us into position rapidly, dealing politely and courteously with other bystanders who were getting into the shots, and still making us feel unhurried. He also did a sunset / golden hour session with us during the wedding (which I highly recommend), where he and our videographer went around to snap some other private photos. His second shooter Bryan scoped out absolutely amazing locations ahead of time for us, and despite the fact that we don't love being in front of the camera, we felt relaxed and truly enjoyed the experience! The photo ideas he and his team came up with were creative, fun, romantic, and beautiful. After the wedding, so many people came up to talk to me about how great our photographer was! And not even 12 hours later, James sent us about 20 sneak peek photos... and we absolutely fell in love. He captured just incredible moments, including a really special moment with my mom while we were getting ready. I love all of our sneak peek photos so much, and cannot wait until we get the rest! You won't go wrong with James Korin Photography, I can't recommend then highly enough!!

I absolutely adore James and Taylor! When my wife and I found them on Yelp, they were one of the many photographers we reached out to. Yet they were the only ones that answered the questions we had with honesty and kindness which is something that we didn't quite get. We were very hesitant on most photographers because our main issue was our budget. When we talked to them about our concerns, they actually talked to us about how important it was to have peace of mind about quality pictures on our special day, whether it be with them or someone else. They made us feel like they weren't trying to get us to do business with them as another client, but because they love doing what they do. Most photographers are only interested in doing business, of course that's what they do! But when we met up with James and Taylor just to get to know them, they made us feel so comfortable and important, we were not clients to them but friends catching up on a love story! From the moment we met James and Taylor they have been extraordinary and accommodating to fears, unforeseen situations, and just about talking to me through some wedding jitters! They went ahead and listened to what we envisioned our wedding to be, and suggested a nice place to have our engagement pictures taken and boy did they make it memorable! The place was outstanding, they had us smiling and in good spirits the entire time. They made me feel comfortable no matter how insecure I was about being on camera that towards the end I was confidently taking pictures with my wife like I'd been doing it my whole life! Even though the wedding was a year away from the time we decided to work with James Korin Photography they kept in contact with us every couple of months just to check in, give us some pep talks on wedding preparations, and just to remind us that they were there if we needed anything. When the big day arrived they arrived promptly on time and immediately started talking to us about the pictures we wanted for our wedding day and did an incredible job at managing their time not only getting my "getting ready pictures" but my wife's as well, even though our rooms were FAR apart. They crossed a big golf course to take the pictures of the wedding party bringing out the best in everyone. Every picture that James took that night looks stunning and flawless. When it was time for the reception and my wife and I did our grand entrance they had already taken the pictures of our venue, our cake, our dinner buffet, everything we had requested. Throughout the night it felt like our friends were there with us, only they were just the ones taking the pictures! We even caught Taylor dancing in one of the pictures on the side to the chacha slide. It was single-handedly the best night of our lives and James and Taylor were a HUGE part of that. I mean it when I say that they made us feel like we've known each other forever, but also made our business with them the most pleasant experience we've ever had. Choosing James Korin Photography was the best decision we made and they were worth every single penny, they are priceless. Thank you James and Taylor for accepting us, loving us, encouraging us even almost a year after our wedding. Thank you for loving what you do and bringing that onto others. I think its beautiful that you guys are not only married but work as a team to bring every couples dream wedding come to reality. You two were the best example of love on our wedding day.

James and Taylor we so wonderful to work with. My husband and I loved the outcome of out photographs. They are beautiful photos! James and Taylor were courteous and professional and they made my husband and I feel very comfortable during our two photo shoots. I was so impressed by their attention to detail and their friendly and kind demeanor that I would absolutely recommend them for your next event.

James and Taylor are absolutely amazing!! They are so easy to work with and they make you feel comfortable!! They know what they’re doing for sure!!! It feels like we have known them for years! We love working with them!!! They are an absolute pleasure to work with!! You guys won’t be disappointed!!! ❤️

My husband and I are so lucky to have had the best wedding photography team for our nuptials. James and Taylor are a beautiful, cohesive team. They both exude kindness, love, and professionalism and were able to navigate the long, dynamic day, capturing every sweet moment. They are an incredible photography team and I highly recommend them!

We visited 7 different venues before we found the spot where we wanted to get married. Not so with finding a photographer! James Korin and Taylor were the first people we interviewed and it was the best decision we made. Their photography was excellent and definitely lived up to our expectations. They were patient, understanding and accommodating. Our engagement pictures were beautiful and our wedding photos were timeless. Highly recommended!

Where to start? Working with James & Taylor was beyond such a wonderful experience! Out of all of our vendors they were our favorites! From the very beginning with our first intro call, both James & Taylor made it a point to get to know us and knew exactly what to help us look for in the tiny details as we planned our wedding. They took breathtaking photos of us during our engagement session and of our wedding day. They were genuinely happy for us. By taking the time to get to know us, we were able to be more relaxed with them which ultimately gave way for them to capture priceless candids and formal shots of us! I didn’t want a photographer who wasn’t going to do more than family formals. I really wanted all of the details and special moments captured as well! James and Taylor made this happen! On the day of the wedding they were complete pros! I didn’t have to worry about a thing with them! Not only did they capture everything, but they had our sneak peek shots to us before we left on our honeymoon which was not long after. Talk about white glove service! Even after our wedding, we’ve remained in close contact with them as we finalized our wedding album details. They delivered a truly beautiful album to us that we will cherish forever. When planning your wedding, pick your date, your venue, and your dream team photographer James & Taylor! It will be the best investment you can make throughout your entire wedding planning process because after the “I do’s” are said and the last guest goes home, these photos will be there as lasting memories forever. I can hardly wait for us to start a family one day so we can call them to get photos of our next family milestone!

Your search for an amazing photographer ends here! My team had the pleasure of working alongside James and Taylor for a wedding and I am blown away by how professional and lovely they were from Start to finish. Not only were they organized and detail oriented , they made the process fun and easy. I would highly recommend James and Taylor to all who are reading this review. Email them ASAP!

Honestly, James and Taylor are the most fun, kind and excellent people you can meet. They make any event they are shooting all the better. Oh, and on top of that, the memories James captures with his camera are only the best.

I had the pleasure of working with James and Taylor last month on a wedding. I was doing the coordinating and of course james was the photographer, we had been in contact i believe for a year before the wedding where taylor and james made my job as coordinator so easy, they were extremely diligiant, prepared, enthusiastic and so so so kind. I have been around and worked with a lot of photographers and they tend to show up do there job and leave , But NOT with james and taylor they were involved in every aspect, they got to know all of us and really put so much effort into making everyone feel loved and at ease. The day of the wedding they captured everything beautifully and made sure every request was met , they worked amazing thru some unexpected change of itineraries and stayed until midnight making sure everything was captured and if anyone needed help cleaning up or anything in general. I truly can’t say enough Wonderful things about my experience working with them and i can say for a fact our bride and groom felt the same way. I hope You have so much success in the future as i know you do already and i hope to work along side you again.

While I was shopping around for photographers for my daughter's wedding, God sent us Taylor and James. From the original phone contact months prior to the actual date of the wedding, Taylor and James handled the whole matter, alleviating any stress on our end. They met with us, my daughter and I, face-to-face in a cordial professional matter. We reviewed the venues, the church and reception hall etc. They had done their homework. They kept in contact during the whole process, the months leading up to the date. Their personalities and teamwork were admirable. Finally the end products, the photos themselves were fantastic. Lifetime memorable photos for us all. Great, great people.

James and Taylor are amazing! Friendly,fun, but yet professional. We were so impressed and pleasantly surprised when we got to see all the photos. We absolutely recommend James Korin photography for any photo occasion! They were such a pleasure to work with.

James and Taylor are the beast!!! James’ great eye for the smallest details and Taylor’s feedback and positive attitude makes the best team for awesome pictures. I was a bit nervous because my fiancé hates spending time taking pictures but they were flexible and really went along with us and captured many pictures while also giving us our space. I also really appreciated Taylor’s Gelo with creating our wedding timeline and helping us stay on schedule. Don’t know how things would have turned out with them. I definitely recommend for your diecisiete event!

They were awesome! They really took their work seriously and checked at the Church ahead of time at the time of day they will be taking pictures to know what the lighting will be like. They were so much fun and also totally aware and respectful of our mass. They knew the parts of the mass and how to be reverent during the mass so they can respect what was going on. They were cheerful and were awesome with getting the bridal party to have fun but to stay on track with taking pictures. I would totally recommend them! They helped make our day perfect.

Absolutely perfect. They are professional and fun! Exceeding every expectation. I highly recommend!

James and Taylor are truly amazing. My (then) fiance was camera shy but when we met them for our engagement photos they immediately put us at ease. Our pictures for the engagement shoot were exactly what I wanted! The wedding shoot was even better and our biggest problem was choosing favorites because there are just SO many good ones! Taylor is the sweetest most comfortable person and James is kind, encouraging and professional. You can tell that they love what they do and they do it so well! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone and already have!

Look No further! I am bey9nd greatful for James Korin photography. They are truly amazing and bring such a positive happy vibe with them. They truly made my wedding magical and got such amazing photos and that was my biggest thing I wanted out of my wedding was amazing photos. If I could go back and do it all over again I would hire them in a heart beat!

James did an amazing job with both our engagement and wedding pictures. Him and Taylor make the perfect team. They kept us all on track the day of the wedding to make sure and capture everything. Our family can't stop raving about the photos. We are so glad to have found them!

Both my wife and I want say that having James & Taylor be part of our special day was the BEST selection we could have made. Very PROFESSIONAL, their personality made us feel comfortable and like family since day 1. We LOVE the GREAT QUALITY of our wedding photos and the way they captured every special moment we wouldn't have thought we would have. So thank you James & Taylor we definitely look forward in doing business with you again in the future. - Mr. & Mrs. Bertadillo

Since meeting James and Taylor, we knew we found the right people to take our wedding photos. Everything flowed effortlessly. James made everyone in my family feel comfortable. Taylor went above and beyond helping me with the timeline, my dress, reminding me of what pictures still needed to be taken. The day the wedding was a whirlwind, so having Taylor there made it so much calmer and easy. They helped make my day fun and most importantly was the photos were incredible. Thanks to both! With love Debbie and Jacob

James and Taylor were amazing to work with. They checked on us regularly, leading up to our special day. They even came to our wedding rehearsal to walk through everything with us. Having them be apart made this day even more magical AND we love every last one of our photos!! Such quick turn around and super responsive at all times. Thank you again for everything. With love, Joshua and LyNeeka McCullough

It was a fantastic experience working with James and Taylor! They shot our wedding and showed true eye on detail, professionalism, and blended in nicely during the entire day. They even helped set up when I was rushed the morning of decorating our venue! Our photos are beautiful and really capture the emotion and memory of that day. We also received a sneak peek of a few photos straight to our phones the day of, and received an online album within the following next week. You can feel assured that James Korin Photography will deliver on your special day or special event.