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Kami Olavarria: Photographer

5 out of 5 stars and 100 reviews
5.0
(100)
best-of-weddings

San Diego, Palm Springs, Orange County, Temecula, SoCal

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About This Vendor

capturing good times with rad people

HELLO NEWLY ENGAGED PEOPLE! First things first, your wedding is a huge deal to me! My couples are more to me than names in my calendar. Being a wedding photographer is more than someone who takes your pictures for one day. I am your right-hand-woman – like a bridesmaid/groomslady with a camera more than a vendor you hired. Your cheerleader, organizer, drink-getter, the gal screaming “YASSS” because I’m so excited about the work I’m creating for you. More than anything, I believe my job is to make sure your day is as easy and fun as possible. I work my butt off to make sure you have the best day EVER. This isn’t about me or what I'm looking for as an artist. This is about YOU, giving you the best dang experience, and leaving you with images you will be obsessed with forever. My biggest philosophy is never making your day feel like a production - knowing when to step in and be directive but more importantly knowing when to step back and let your day unfold. With a unique approach of blending candid documentary storytelling and high-energy direction, the most important thing to me is that you have FUN, because rad images come from creating space for you to have the time for your life! Not only your photographer, I am here for you with the expertise of 300+ weddings to help you navigate the wedding industry with my planning guides, vendor referrals lists, coffee (or lets face it, drink) dates, FaceTime sessions, and whatever else you need to help you sort through the BS and plan the celebration you’ve always wanted. Can’t wait to be along this journey with you!

Details

Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Classic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner

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Kami Olavarria: Photographer Reviews

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Reviewed On 9/07/2023 by Abigail D
My wife and I were admittedly nervous about wedding day photos. It was important to us to capture our celebration, but neither of us know how to pose and we were worried we'd end up looking panicked and awkward. Thank goodness for Kami! She has...
such a fun, joyful energy that immediately makes you feel at ease. Her excitement is contagious and she keeps you laughing the whole time. She is the ultimate hype woman! In fact, she made the photoshoot so fun that we forgot all about our nerves! As a result, we actually look natural in the photos, which we didn't think would be possible. She was also incredibly organized and made sure we efficiently captured all the family and friend pictures we requested, which we know was not a small task. Finally, we are so impressed with the turnaround time-- just THREE days after our wedding, she sent us a sneak peek gallery full of photos. They are stunning and really capture the absolute joy of the big day. We couldn't be happier and feel so excited to see the final album. We can't say enough good things about Kami. She's simply the best!
Reviewed On 8/18/2023 by Laura N
Stop going in a review rabbit hole and book Kami immediately! I promise it will be your best wedding planning decision. You already know her photos are out of this world if you’re reading this review. Let me highlight all her other amazing qu...
alities. You know those rare people you meet in life that are literally sunshine in human form and every person adores them? That is Kami. She is the best vibes, hilarious and someone you instantly want to be best friends with. I can’t tell you how much this will impact you and your guests mood and translate into your photos. Our wedding was 3 months ago and my guests still talk about how amazing she was. Kami is the most trustworthy human. A pretty important quality for the person that has all your wedding photos on their camera and third wheels your wedding day! She will show up early, scout out your venue for the best shots, keep you on timeline, and capture every moment and more that you could ever want. Kami DELIVERS. She was the most helpful vendor we worked with during the wedding planning process and has incredible guides for planning your engagement shoot and wedding timeline. She sent us over 100 preview shots within a week of our wedding! Her edits are immaculate and she perfectly captures every emotion of the day. I adore everything about Kami and feel so lucky she captured my most important life moments!
Reviewed On 8/14/2023 by Megan D
We are SO lucky to have snagged Kami as our wedding photographer! She is a total joy to work with throughout the entire process. She is so easy to talk to, and she radiates joy and kindness that make you feel like your best friend is running ar...
ound making your wedding day wonderful. Also, she is clearly a total boss at her job. She can be in charge and wrangle family members for photos, but also seamlessly blend into the background to capture fabulous candids. I never felt like we were posing or making photos happen, the whole experience was very natural and easy. Her authentic friendliness and easygoing personality made my husband and I feel very comfortable. Obviously Kami’s photos speak for themselves, but how she got them is a true testament to how amazing she is at her job. She made us look good in our photos by giving us simple instruction that made us laugh, relax, and enjoy sweet moments together. We’re still hearing from our guests about how awesome she was weeks after the wedding! Working with her was fabulous, and we could talk for hours about how much we recommend hiring her as your photographer!
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Reviewed On 8/09/2023 by Olivia T
Kami was amazing to work with! She was so fun and helped keep everything light hearted and her energy is unmatchable. She is thoughtful, kind, and made us feel very comfortable for our big day. When things got a little hectic and guests kept wa...
nting to take photos with us, she took the time to make sure we were ok through it all! Thank you so much Kami!!
Reviewed On 7/19/2023 by Marcela P
I have waited way too long to leave this review, but working with Kami was one of the highlights of our wedding! The funny thing is, I actually found her while I was helping my friend look for a photographer for her wedding in 2018, before I ha...
d even started dating my now husband, and when he proposed in 2020 I knew I would be reaching out to her ASAP. Not only is her style seriously dreamy, bright and airy, but she is always open your suggestions while simultaneously offering a well of knowledge on posing/secret spots to shoot/ways to loosen you & your partner up! We first learned how amazing she was when she got behind the camera for our engagement shoot in 2021, and she kept us laughing all day long. We literally spent 6+ hours together, had lunch, gabbed, got to know each other and by the sunset portion of our shoot, she even had my husband (who is not a super big fan of being in front of a camera) relaxed and comfortable, posing so naturally. We knew for sure at that point we had picked the right gal for the job, and she did not disappoint! Having her around for the big day brought not only a sense of calmness & security, but also such fun, so many laughs and SUCH. AMAZING. PICTURES. She seriously nailed the brief, and we're so lucky that we got to work with her! The pictures will last us a lifetime and every time I look back at that I'm, reminded how just how joyful and quite frankly magical our day was, all thanks to our amazing vendors. So if you're considering Kami as the photographer for your big day, I CANNOT recommend her enough! Seriously, do yourself the favor and book her as far in advance as possible. Seattle, you're so lucky to be getting Kami as a more permanent fixture in the wedding industry, and I cant wait to see which couples lives she changes out there!
Reviewed On 7/01/2023 by Megan M
Kami is absolutely amazing and the best photographer around!! Not only is she incredibly talented but she has the best personality. She makes you feel so good and comfortable in front of the camera and is great at directing you. She knew how im...
portant it was to my husband and I to join our cocktail hour so she got our photos done quickly and did an outstanding job. I truly cannot speak more highly about Kami. We also did a family/engagement shoot with her and she was so wonderful to our 7 year old and made him shine in front of the camera. You must have Kami’s talent and energy at your wedding or photoshoot!! Hiring her was the best decision we made.
Reviewed On 5/10/2023 by Nicole J
Don’t think twice about booking Kami - she was the absolute best wedding photographer I could have ever hoped for! She was the first vendor that we secured, and even from the initial conversation we had, she made me feel so excited about the pr...
ocess. On wedding day, Kami was so punctual and kept everything on schedule and on time with such ease. She also has the most infectious and upbeat personality you could ever hope for - she got us all so amped up and excited about the big day, from getting ready, to group shots, to capturing the special moments between us. Additionally, Kami got us our previews within 48 hours of the event and they were OUTSTANDING! our family and friends loved both Kami and her second shooter, and we got rave comments about how spectacular the preview photos were as well. If you’re thinking about booking Kami, DO IT! She’s the best of the best and will make your day one you’ll never forget :)
Reviewed On 5/06/2023 by Megan H
Let me tell you.... booking Kami was one of the first vendors we booked for our wedding and easily one of the best decisions we made!!! Not only is she incredibly talented (as seen by her beautiful work) but she is so kind and makes you feel so...
comfortable behind the camera! Our engagement pictures turned out amazing! For our wedding - she gave a great detailed questionnaire to make sure she captured our vision, and let me tell you- KAMI EXECUTED!!!!! We received our sneak peek pictures 48 hours after our wedding, and WOW!!!!! We are so obsessed with them!! Have already received rave reviews from our friends and family! During the wedding day, she was calm, organized, and kept everyone on track- which is saying a lot for navigating a large bridal party and family!!! If you want insanely beautiful pictures - book Kami for your photos, you will NOT be disappointed!!!!
Reviewed On 3/16/2023 by Erin B
After securing our venue in Mexico, securing Kami as our photographer was an easy and immediate next step, having known her since high school and always loving her work as seen through social media. What I didn't realize was that we were gettin...
g SO MUCH more than just a photographer. Kami is your voice of reason, HYPE woman (this is an understatement), comedian, FRIEND, and 10000% the kind of person you want to be a part of your big day. and literally all days...she is that cool. What many brides-to-be don't realize (me included), are that the photographs themselves are only ONE factor to take into consideration when selecting a photographer. You spend literally HOURS with your photographer on the biggest day of your life, through all the emotional, intimate, exciting and special moments. Having Kami with us during these moments was easily, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, if not the best. Let alone, her photographs are absolutely FABULOUS!!!!!! We appreciated so much getting a few sneak peaks just ONE week following our wedding - OMG!! We had so many guests at our wedding approach us during and afterwards saying how much they loved our photographer. For Kami to make an impression on guests, even ones that weren't in the wedding party, really just shows how unbelievable Kami was. BRIDES, there are so many stressful and difficult decisions to make throughout this process... hiring Kami should not be one of them. SHE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU KAMI!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 7/10/2022 by Caitlin W
WOW WOW WOW!! Kami is the ABSOLUTE GREATEST and the best wedding decision we could have made. After I reached out to her via message, we scheduled a phone call and it was instantly like talking to an old friend. She is kind and funny and loves...
dogs which is obviously extremely important! My husband and I are not great at posed photography and we don't particularly love it but with Kami it was so easy and natural....she may have even made the experience fun. It was important to us that our wedding photos didn't feel stuffy and she more than delivered. Our photos are absolutely stunning and we couldn't be happier. Also, did I mention she is just the absolute coolest?
Reviewed On 5/31/2022 by Erin C
Kami is SO INCREDIBLY GOOD at her job. She seriously blew us away. We were, admittedly, not looking forward to the picture taking aspect of our wedding. But it turned out to honestly be one of the most fun parts. We did an engagement shoot wi...
th Kami too, and from the first picture she made us feel super relaxed. She's a magician. She's so good at keeping you laughing - you honestly forget she's taking your picture. It never felt staged or posed - just natural and fun! It feels like you’re hanging out with a friend that happens to have a camera. This makes for the most fun and happy pictures that perfectly capture the energy/emotions of the wedding day/weekend. We cannot imagine our wedding without her. SERIOUSLY SHE IS THE BEST.
Reviewed On 5/23/2022 by Samantha and Hans M
On a scale of 1-10, Kami scores a 10,000! Even on our first zoom call with her we could feel her positive energy, excitement, and passion for her craft, and we knew we had to book her. Although we originally booked just for the wedding, we adde...
d on an engagement session as a practice run for the wedding. Kami immediately brightened up a grey cloudy day and made the session effortless and fun, and eliminated our camera-shyness. We were so pleased with the whole experience, and were BLOWN AWAY when the photos arrived! They were so bright and dynamic and they brilliantly captured the day! She brought the same magic and bright energy again and again with our following elopement session and finally on our big wedding day. Organized and flexible, she was a rockstar and went above and beyond to make sure each session we had with her was fun, memorable, and effortless.
Reviewed On 5/16/2022 by Emma C
I could literally cry writing this because I don’t know how else to express how amazingly wonderful, funny and talented Kami is! I could not have had a better photographer (now friend) for our beautiful wedding day. Thank you so much Kami for e...
verything you do and for just being YOU. Love ya! xoxo
Reviewed On 4/08/2022 by Caitlin B
There are just no words to describe how happy we are we found Kami. Since our first conversation with her, we knew she was the photographer for us. She was so open and honest about everything and walked us through everything from beginning to ...
end. We were so nervous for our engagement session since we’ve never been photographed, but we both walked away feeling so confident and happy. Kami hyped us up the whole time, made us feel so comfortable. The day of our wedding was beyond perfect mostly because of Kami. She was so calm, collected and got us on track for everything. She made both of us feel AMAZING and our whole first look/bridal party photos felt like a party. All our friends and family were so comfortable and excited that she was there to walk us through everything. There’s so much we could say about Kami but to keep it short, she was the best investment of our lives. She is absolutely worth it and anyone would be lucky to have her capture their big day.
Reviewed On 2/24/2022 by Amanda S
You can tell that Kami is completely passionate about photography and working with others based on everything she does! From her website to her social media, every photo that she captures is truly a piece of art! Kami photographed my wedding t...
his past December and from the moment of hire, Kami is fully invested in getting to know the bride and groom in order to capture the moments that mean the most to us. She is prompt in her emails, always reaching out to make sure all questions and concerns are addressed, and works well in collaborating with a wedding planner and other vendors involved. Once wedding day arrived, I can't thank her enough for the energy and positivity she brought out in everyone! As someone who is camera shy, Kami made me feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Overall, my wedding photos turned out beautifully and I love that I can easily access them online. I definitely recommend her!
Reviewed On 12/23/2021 by Danie M
There are not enough words to describe Kami. That is mainly why this review has taken so dang long! Do yourself a favor and book her as your photographer. Throughout the entire process of booking, postponing, planning, she was always caring & h...
elpful. Her energy is infectious. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease and is the all time hype woman! The whole day it was like she was part of the crew not a photographer. I cannot count how many times family & friends complimented her work and how much they just wanted to hang out with Kami. She has been basically adopted into our family & friend circle! Her artistry and vibe is all real! Hands down she will be your favorite vendor and person on your wedding day. We love her! 100/10 would recommend!
Reviewed On 12/17/2021 by Emily M
Kami is incredible!! From the beginning of the planning process to the day of the wedding her enthusiasm was infectious. It was the quickest decision we made on a vendor! We wanted someone who would make us feel comfortable the day of our weddi...
ng and still capture those sweet posed moments. The family/bridal/couple photos couldn't have gone by faster and couldn't be more beautiful. Could not recommend more!
Reviewed On 12/09/2021 by Kelsie S
Kami truly is the BEST! Not only are her photographing skills unmatched, her warm and outgoing personality makes you feel SO comfortable about having your photos taken! We hired Kami for our engagement photos and for our wedding day. I was a b...
it nervous at first because I didn't want to come off as awkward, silly, or cheesy. The second you meet her you will feel so comfortable- like one of your friends is taking your pictures, not someone you've just met! Not only that, Kami made the planning process of hiring other vendors, such as our videographer, makeup, hair (and any other vendors you might need) so easy! She provided us with recommendations for vendors (all who were AMAZING!) along with a suggested timeline to help keep us organized. She is a true PRO!!! I trusted her with everything and am so glad I did. She knows what she is doing and I could go about my wedding day knowing she would capture every little thing perfectly!
Reviewed On 11/07/2021 by Patty W
Our one year anniversary is fast approaching so I guess there is no better time to write this review! Kami is literally the entirety of what everyone has already written and more. Her images are insane - the magazine worthy kind, and she has a ...
glittering, bubbly, one of a kind personality which is super important if you have a curmudgeonly husband who hates photos (like mine). From a business perspective, she’s a pro - super organized and knowledgeable about weddings and has a great network of vendors in the area. What stood out the most for us about Kami is probably different than other couples experiences, but worthy of explaining. We got married during the pandemic and she went ABOVE and BEYOND her duties as a photographer. She checked in on us without being pushy, was flexible when our plans changed, was patient when we didn’t have a plan, helpful when we were searching for a new venue, and showed genuine care and concern throughout the whole year. She was the one consistent vendor who rode an emotional rollercoaster with us from our exciting engagement photos in Jan 2020, to our dispiriting wedding postponement in May 2020, to our small and joyful pandemic wedding in Nov 2020. I actually don’t know how we could have done any of it without her and we will forever be grateful she was along for that ride. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer - she’s the one. 10 stars and the moon!
Reviewed On 11/04/2021 by Nikki M
Kami was a dream to have as our photographer! She made all our photo wishes come true. Her pictures are STUNNING, vibrant and full of life! She captured our joy, our love, our fun, our essence and our party so authentically and beautifully. ...
I love all her pictures of my wedding so much that it's hard to pick favorites. She also has an incredibly positive, kind and easy going energy. I felt like I had a friend shooting the wedding. She made me feel beautiful, confident and in my skin. I just wanted to keep hanging out with her. I can not recommend Kami enough. Her work is EXCELLENT and she is a gem of a human.
Reviewed On 10/24/2021 by Samantha H
Booking Kami for our photos was an incredible experience from beginning to end. We are not a couple that enjoys taking photos and had a lot of anxiety going into our engagement shoot. Kami made it feel so natural and fun, sometimes we forgot it...
was a professional shoot. Come wedding day, neither of us had any anxiety about being the center of attention and posing for thousands of pictures. We knew we would feel comfortable in front of the lens and that Kami would capture the day perfectly. We’ve just received our preview pics and are STUNNED at how they have turned out. We can’t recommend Kami highly enough for her professionalism, easy-going attitude, and fun atmosphere. Side note: we also want to be friends with her because she is so cool lol.
Reviewed On 10/19/2021 by Kate C
This review is long overdue because I couldn’t quite put into words how perfect it was to work with Kami. The span of 3 weeks for our engagement shoot, my boudoir session, and our small wedding had minimal planning, but Kami helped it flow like...
it was all meant to be. She is magnetic, hilarious, genuine, and absolutely THE BEST at teasing out natural smiles and laughter. Everything was fun and comfortable—we left each interaction feeling like models. Our wedding was elopement style, with just our parents and my best friend performing the ceremony, in Balboa Park. Then we had a taco and beer backyard reception with friends. Kami captured it all so beautifully! I am so grateful we were able to work with her! If you’re on the fence, BOOK KAMI! She is your missing piece!
Reviewed On 10/13/2021 by Brittany J
Kami was the best ever!!! She was so professional and fun. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed through the whole process. There were points in the night where we didn’t even notice she was there, yet she was capturing every moment. S...
he had a ton of great recommendations on how to pose and get the best looking shots. Loved her Secret on how to get the best shots “yeah”!!! If your looking for the someone to make your day fun and make you feel and look amazing Kami is your girl!!
Reviewed On 9/24/2021 by Tori V
If you want to have an absolute fabulous time and truly enjoy getting your photos taken, Kami is your girl!!! I first noticed how sunny, bubbly, and happy everyone looked in her photos and now I fully understand why. Kami is an absolute pleasur...
e to work with! She is the ultimate hype person and ensures that she captures the bright, happy mood of the moment. Kami also provides a wealth of useful information and is always there to answer any questions you have, whether it’s related to photography or any other wedding-related concerns. My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Kami for both our engagement photos and the wedding. We had never done a photoshoot together and Kami made sure we both felt comfortable, natural, and most of all, had fun with it! She gave us direction when needed, but really just let us be ourselves and laugh our way through it. The photos were better than either of us could have ever imagined -- great framing and the editing was on point. After the engagement session, we were even more stoked and ready to have Kami by our side to capture the magic of the big day. Her positivity and warm personality brought an energy like no other that made us feel like superstars. We never felt like we were under the scope of a lens the whole day -- it just felt like we had another friend to party with! (:
Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Monica S
Kami is absolutely hands down the best wedding photographer! From the minute you meet her you want her not only as a photographer but as a friend (actually a best friend) She is outgoing, fun, down to earth, real, genuine, FUNNY, the list reall...
y does go on. Kami traveled to Palm Springs to shoot our engagement pictures and drove out willingly and without hesitation. She made it so easy and fun. She makes you feel extremely comfortable and has all the phrases to make you smile and laugh. On our wedding day, she not only made us feel good but had our bridal party cracking up too! Kami’s pictures are stunning and she captures moments in a fun unique way. We can’t say enough great things about her! By hiring Kami you are doing yourself a BIG favor, BIG, HUGE!
Reviewed On 8/14/2021 by Amanda K
I cannot recommend Kami enough. If you are thinking of booking her and on the fence, just DO IT!! You won't regret it. She was hands down our favorite vendor for our wedding day and made our entire day feel so special. When first looking for ...
a wedding photographer, I was drawn to Kami's work not only because her photos were beautiful, but also because the couples all looked like they were having a BLAST. I didn't realize how much time we would spend with the photographer on our wedding day, and Kami's infectious energy made the entire experience so much fun. She made us feel like a million bucks! I didn't realize how much I would need that on the day of, but she seriously made us feel like the most beautiful people in the world. My husband and I are both usually so awkward taking pics together, and she did such a great job of making us feel comfortable. Not only is her energy amazing, but she also was incredibly professional and knew how to command a room! We had a ton of family portraits and she was able to "herd the cats" with ease. She kept everything on time, and we even got through our photos quicker than we thought so we could get down to the venue early, enjoy cocktail hour, etc. Lastly, I appreciated how Kami was able to blend in during the actual event - she captured all the moments but wasn't "in anyone's face". I barely noticed her when she was taking candid shots. All in all, as you can tell, I'm obsessed with Kami and she made our wedding day. She exceeded our expectations in every way. 12/10 recommend!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 8/07/2021 by Thalia L H
My partner and I are thrilled by our decision to work with Kami. From the first phone conversation where she and I talked out what she would photograph for us, she made me feel comfortable, listened to, and even more excited for the wedding. We...
had a small ceremony at Cabrillo National Monument and Kami took so many amazing photos that surpassed every expectation we had. After the ceremony, Kami was able to instruct and direct our family members with such efficiency, friendliness, and humor that we were done with portraits in what felt like no time. She is a true professional and made the entire process painless. I normally hate taking pictures, but when Kami walked my partner and I through a series of poses, we had FUN doing it. She was so positive and warm that I forgot to feel self-conscious. She kept us laughing and made us feel completely at ease. We cannot wait to come up with future events or occasions to hire Kami again because she was truly fantastic in every sense of the word.
Reviewed On 7/12/2021 by Amanda K
Kami captured our wedding in such a beautiful way. She is also SO MUCH FUN. She made our whole bridal party feel comfortable and hyped everyone up. She is very professional, thorough, and extremely knowledgable of all aspects of wedding plannin...
g. She even helped me find a makeup artist that I loved. She looked out for my husband and I throughout the wedding all while capturing beautiful moments. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing. We hope to work with her again in the future.
Reviewed On 7/09/2021 by Britta N
Working with Kami was like working with a friend. A REALLY talented friend. From the moment we met her, we knew that she was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. She is smart, experienced, professional, listens intently, and has the m...
ost amazing energy. She is your hype person when you need it, and your voice of organization/reason when schedule demands. We are blown away by the quality of our sneak-peaks, and Kami even had the most special touch of sending us print-outs of her favorite shots which was a complete surprise and meant the world. Look no further & book with Kami!!! Love, Britta & John 05.22.21
Reviewed On 6/17/2021 by Katie O
I came across Kami's work on Instagram and instantly fell in love! What I didn't know is that we wouldn't be able to have her shoot our wedding for another 3 years, but boy was it worth that wait. Having to postpone and reschedule our wedding w...
as a logical nightmare, but Kami was so understanding and supportive during it all. She is so communicative and every time I received an email from her it made me smile. Not everyone's personality comes across via email, but Kami's does and it is so refreshing, especially when you're planning a wedding. Find vendors you like and want to work with it makes the process so much better! Her kind, uplifting and contagious energy is what drew us to her and was exactly what my husband and I needed to feel 100% comfy in front of the camera. And not only did she make us feel comfortable we looked amazing. Only a few days after our wedding we received sneak peeks of the big day and we got to relive the day all over again! She captured all of our emotions perfectly and so many sweet moments of just me a my husband enjoying the day together. I will cherish these photos forever! And to top it all off we received a package in the mail after our honeymoon of our sneak peeks printed and a hand written note from Kami. I just love good old fashion snail mail and this just shows the level of detail and care she has for her craft and couples. Our bridal party and guests all were raving about Kami at the wedding and we were all just blown away when we received the images! Can not say enough great things about our experience. Soooo looking forward to getting my hands on all of the images, but in the meantime, I get to relish in all of the beautiful sneak peeks.
Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by Tina S
When wedding planning there are a LOT of important decisions you have to make and I can easily say that booking Kami as our wedding photographer was the easiest and best decision we made. Not only is her work AMAZING but she truly makes you fee...
l comfortable and confident which shows in the photos. Ever since we booked her, she was there for every step of the way - providing awesome vendor recommendations, guidance on outfits, timelines, etc. and she stayed organized throughout. She literally checks all of the boxes. On wedding morning when I started getting nervous, Kami walked through the door and I was immediately at ease (my husband said the same)! Long story short, she’s incredibly talented, reliable and an all around amazing person who brings the best energy to your special day. BOOK KAMI. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I can’t emphasize this enough! And if you want to keep her extra happy during photoshoots, surprise her with Topo Chico. ;)
Reviewed On 3/31/2021 by Kelsey H
Kami is absolutely AMAZING and a blast to work with!!! Her energy, personality, style, and talent create photos that exude the genuine pure joy that was felt on our wedding day. They are absolutely gorgeous and perfectly captured the entire day...
. Thank you, Kami!!!
Reviewed On 1/02/2021 by Chaunice W
Incredible is not a strong enough word. If you are reading this review then you are already considering Kami. Go ahead and book her and I promise you will not be disappointed. Everything about working with Kami was natural, and stress / hassl...
e free. We hired Kami for a small wedding turned elopement (thnx 2020). Kami is an absolute pro. The perfect balance of personable creative artist meets organized and efficient business woman. It was most important to us that we get a lot of direction from our photographer. I was going for the posed “un-posed" look. I didn't want to spend money getting dressed hiring a photographer only to have an awkward hand or fake simile in our wedding photos. Kami not only gave direction, she did it so naturally. Honestly, me and my hubs have never looked better. We were completely put at ease. Kami clearly has a lot of experience here, she caught way out of place detail, like "tuck your arm here instead of there, you’ll thank me later". I am thanking her 1000 times over. We had the opportunity to let Kami know in advance any particular shots or areas of the venue that we loved. She did an amazing job of researching and scouting the shots in advance. We didn’t take all our photos with the same single background, but captured many angles + backdrops and moments. She found us a tiny rose garden at sunset. Talk about a money shot. I couldn't have imagined a better photo. Additionally, we had a wedding planner, but Kami was great with developing our timeline to make sure we had proper lighting and captured the sunset (a few hours after the ceremony). All of this is on top of the usual qualifications you'd look for in a photographer Punctual - in fact early to look around, chat with us, and research. Responsive - emails, Zoom calls, follow up. The portfolio - a true artist. Absolutely no issues, which is a rarity in wedding planning. Don't hesitate here. Kami will exceed even the highest expectations. She will put you at ease and your photos will be stunning. I couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Kami. Now I just need an excuse to work with her again in the near future.
Reviewed On 8/30/2020 by Jasmin A
Stop looking for photographers - you’ve found the best one!! Here’s why: 1. She’s a tremendously talented photographer. Kami does her research, keeps you relaxed/comfortable, and is super creative. She was extremely prepared for our engagement...
shoot and on our wedding day and achieved amazing results (look at her albums). On our wedding day, she positioned herself thoughtfully, and respectfully. 2. Kami is a true professional, super fun and keeps it light. She brings amazingly positive energy, is fun to be around (an absolute bundle of joy) and has a higher level of emotional intelligence than anyone we know. She made us so comfortable in our pictures which reflected in how much we loved how they turned out. 3. Kami is a leader in both her field and as a person. If you could create a perfect photographer (and person) to go through a pandemic with, it would be her. Throughout some of the most difficult times of the COVID-19 crisis, she was calm, empathetic and so committed to making sure we were doing well, even when we had to reschedule, etc. We talked to her multiple times about our situation and she not only made us feel better afterwards, but feel on top of the world. She was with us at the worst moments and of course at the best (our 7 person wedding). Take a second to reflect on the impact that the COVID-19 crisis had on photographers. 4. Kami is a great communicator. Always proactive, respectful, and timely You learn a little bit about a person during the good times, but you truly learn about a person through the worst of times. We’ve known Kami over the last 1.5 years including through the COVID-19 pandemic and have learned about how she is an amazing photographer (again look at her albums!!), but more importantly an amazing person. She will be with you through it all. Congratulations on finding your photographer (and likely a great friend)!
Reviewed On 7/25/2020 by Vanessa T
How do I give Kami more than 5 stars???? It's hard to express in words how amazing Kami is -- as a person & as a photographer. My husband, family, and friends loved her worth ethic, professionalism, personality and how passionate she is about h...
er work. We had endless guests compliment our engagement photos and could hardly wait to see the ones from the wedding. From planning to the day off Kami was easy to get ahold of with answering any and all questions we had along the way. Easy to say she was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day, by looking at our wedding photos you would think we had multiple shooters which goes to show her ninja skills of covering everything and producing legit STUNNING photographs that we will cherish FOREVER!. Needles to say Kami is in the family as she has also shot another one of my best friend's wedding and will be our go to girl for special events in the future. I recommend her wholeheartedly to every bride and so thankful to have gotten to dance with her on the dance floor and hug her to show our deepest appreciation on our special day. Thank you again Kami you truly are a GEM!
Reviewed On 2/23/2020 by Molly O
We got our wedding photos back this past week from Kami and I couldn't start smiling, crying and laughing looking through them because Kami captured our day in a way that tells your story of your wedding and gives emotion in every image! She wi...
ll capture the moments that you missed out on, the moments that were most important to you and the moments that you didn't know were that important to you until later!! Kami was one of my besties in high school and even though she moved to San Diego, my (now) husband reached out to her 6 months before he proposed to see what weekend she'd be in Seattle and would be able to shoot our proposal - he literally scheduled our proposal around Kami's schedule and I'm so glad he did! The photos from that day and our mini engagement session were amazing and more than what I'd hoped for! When we were starting to plan our wedding, Kami was the only photographer I wanted to shoot our special day and again, we checked to make sure she was free on the dates we were looking at. Luckily, we booked 16 months in advanced, that girl fills up fast! Seriously, if you are flip flopping on whether or not to book Kami, this is your sign to do it!! Kami had a couple calls with us before our wedding and she helped me work through our entire timeline. We had a New Year's Eve wedding, 18 person bridal party (just with bridesmaids & groomsmen), massive family portrait session, all the getting ready photos that I could think of AND the sun set that day around 4pm so we were crunched! Kami helped us re-work our timeline to make sure everything could be fit in before daylight and was able to really keep us organized. Kami was also super helpful when we had the misfortune of our all-inclusive wedding venue shutting down 10 weeks before our wedding date. She started connecting me with people she knew in the Seattle wedding community and gave lots of recommendations on new venues for us to look at. She was so so helpful and helped us feel optimistic that it would all come together, which it did! Our wedding party and family made comments that she was so efficient with our time, made everyone comfortable and was so fun to have around. Kami is so encouraging and will tell you how beautiful you are but also help you if your pose looks weird and will give you tips on how to work with your dress, bouquet and everything else! I'll forever be grateful that we hired Kami - she is worth every penny, including the travel fee! Fly her to your wedding, you will not regret it, you'll love your images and be able to re-live your perfect day through her photos!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Ahhh Molly - wow, thank you SO MUCH for such a thoughtful and thorough review. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience! Being a part of your proposal and wedding day was SUCH A GIFT, and your New Years eve wedding was the most epi...
c way to kick off this decade. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 2/13/2020 by Lauren E
I can’t imagine my wedding day without Kami. As we sit here on our honeymoon with about 100 preview pictures, we feel so #blessed. Literally everyone is complimenting Kami in how many pictures she has already given us (our wedding was 5 days ag...
o) and how great they turned out. As a bride, I appreciated how quick to emails Kami was, how flexible, and how she kept me grounded on the day of. It is evident she is a pro at what she does and loves her work. My fiancé has a very hard time smiling on command and she was able to get sooo many smiling ones of him. She is able to put people at ease with her great personality. We love her so much and wish everyone could have her at their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Ahhhh Lauren, thank you so dang much for your kind words! I absolutely LOVED working with you and Alex - it was one of my favorite weddings ever and I feel so lucky I got to capture it. I had so much fun with you two (and sweet Mu!)!!!! Thank y...
ou thank you thank you!
Reviewed On 2/09/2020 by Sarah W
I just went through an “11 Star Experience” training at work - how can something on a scale of 5 stars be so over the top that it feels like eleven stars...well ENTER IN KAMI OLAVARRIA!!! My husband and I are from Minnesota, but we were getting...
married out in California - so we had no recommendations or anything to go on. I came across Kami’s work, reached out, and immediately knew she was the one. From the beginning, through meeting her for our engagement pictures in Joshua Tree to our wedding day, everything was so much more than I could have ever expected. Kami made me feel so prepared for the wedding and helped me figure things out I didn’t even know. I can’t say enough good things about just the level of communication and planning that came in beforehand. THEN THE ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY WHAT!!! Seriously - for people who are uncomfortable in front of a camera - have no fear because Kami makes it SO FUN! My wish for everyone is that they get to be photographed by Kami - it’s that great. Plus, she kills it on the dance floor. Whatever you’re worried about with a wedding photographer, you absolutely do not have to be with Kami. She’s professional, fun, organized, super communicative beforehand, and DELIVERS on the actual photographs. She felt like our best friend and I am forever grateful the internet gods brought us together. We love you Kami!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
UGH SARAH I adore you!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. Shooting your wedding and engagement session was SO AMAZING. I absolutely loved being apart of your day and it was such a gift to get to know you guys. California suits you ...
- come back soon for margaritas and tacos PALEEEEASE! Seriously I can't thank you enough for these kind words, thank you thank you thank you!
Reviewed On 12/20/2019 by Patricia D
Kami is so fun and her images are stunning. She's an instant-best-friend type that will make you and your partner feel so comfortable, giggly, and in-love in front of the camera. She talks you through everything and makes you feel so awesome. A...
nd did I mention her images are stunning?! Let me tell you, I did not have a magazine-worthy wedding. This was a budgeted endeavor of the taco cart variety. But I was not willing to skimp on a photographer. I knew I wanted a warm artist to capture the evening and I'm so glad I hired Kami. I can't stop looking at the photos and reliving that day. She captured it so sweetly and thoughtfully. I'm so happy her eye captured our day for us. We look so pretty! lol. We look as pretty and happy in those photos as we felt that day, and it's her energy and talent that captures that.
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Ahhhh wow, thank you so much Patricia! You DID have a magazine-worthy wedding, I loved it so so so much!!!!!! Capturing your day was such a treat. Thank you so much for your kind words!
Reviewed On 11/19/2019 by Monique R
Kami is the BEST! My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with her. She is so fun, knows what she is doing, and knows exactly how to make your photos look candid and beautiful! We just got our previews back and they are TO DIE FOR -...
we cannot wait to see the rest! Our family and bridal party all raved about her, too. Not mention she dealt with my sassy/difficult mother in such a professional way (not an easy task), and always had my back! I honestly could not recommend her more - hire her!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Thank you so much Monique! You two make my job easy and sooo fun. Sassy mother's are my specialty - she was so fun!!! :D:D :D I adore you and am so happy I got to be a part of your day! Thank you so much for these kind words!
Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by Julie A
I do not even know where to start with Kami, she was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! My new husband and I argue over who can claim finding Kami, we both loved working with her so much. Before we even spoke on the p...
hone we had the best feeling about her, she just radiates good vibes from the first email! We are so happy to of found a photographer that made us feel so comfortable and truly felt like we were old friends just having a good time together all while she capturing us exactly as we are. We can not thank her enough for shooting our special day and for being such an amazing person inside and out, simply put she is THE BEST!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
HAHAHAH, omg, the idea of you arguing who 'found' me is making me crack up over here. I adore you two so much! Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words. I'm so glad I could make it easy and comfortable for you - you two are a rad couple and I love...
d celebrating with you!
Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Lindsey K
Of all the decisions we made for our wedding, Kami is easily the best one! She is so professional and friendly and easy to work with and talented!! I am usually very self-conscious so I was expecting to get maybe one or two pictures that I wou...
ld want to frame or get printed of me but we just got the preview from our wedding and I can't believe how AMAZING they turned out! I'm printing every last one! She really captured the amazing feeling of our big day. Kami's energy is contagious - she was our biggest hype-man and extra set of eyes on literally everything. She listened to every request and even reassured my mom that its okay if the bottom of my dress gets dirty (you only wear it once!). I wish she was in the bridesmaids photos because thats how she felt! Love love love Kami!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Lindsey! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am SO GLAD you were so happy with how everything turned out. It was an honor to be your hype man. :) :) :) :)
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Mycalia A
KAMI IS THE QUEEN. This review has taken me almost an entire year to post but that is only because we have been so busy enjoying and loving Kami as real-life friends!! It is true that Kami won our hearts the moment we met her. Already convinced...
she was THE ONE simply from viewing her outrageous portfolio, we went into our initial meeting with her trying our hardest to play it cool and not scare her off with how much we knew we needed her in our lives. It worked out and we felt beyond blessed to have her on our wedding team every step of the way. Kami did a sunrise boudoir photo shoot with me that was everything I imagined it would be and more! Her ability to make you feel like a million bucks in front of not only her but her camera, is an undeniable gift. Our wedding day would not have been the same without her. She has an expert level of organization and communication to get things done when they need to be done. She provided a helping hand with logistics and was a support system for us from start to finish. Our wedding photos are truly incredible and masterfully done. We are forever grateful to Kami for her love, support and guidance on our wedding day and beyond.
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Hahahah, Oh Mycalia! I was also trying to play it cool when we met because I thought you were too cool for me and I wanted to shoot your wedding so bad! I'm so glad your wedding brought us into each others lives. Thank you so much for your kind...
words!!!!!!!!! love you queen!
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Liz P
Where do I even begin with Kami?! Short version: HIRE HER!! she is the freaking best photographer, & also probably the coolest human we know. Long version: We found her through a few other friends who hired her for their weddings. We saw how...
their photos turned out & before I had a date set, I knew Kami had to be our photographer. We worked with her schedule to be sure she could be our wedding photographer. It wasn't until my other friends wedding that we finally met her, up until then it had only been emails (this was our choice since I knew I loved her work & was so confident in the reviews from my friends). Seeing her in action at our friends' wedding made me so sure of the person we hired. She lets you & your partner do your thing. While there are some portrait photos for family, etc., it's much more of capturing the day, not making forced smiles/awkward poses happen. It's all very natural & true to how you would interact. She also captures the candid moments & the raw emotions throughout her photo sessions//your wedding day. Nothing ever feels forced or cheesy which is something I loved about working with her. She also does a great job of reminding you about things to do with your hands/limbs/where to look, so it's very natural. It's also not about her capturing shots for her portfolio. She is there taking photos to capture your day, the way you planned it. She makes it all about YOU. We used her for engagement photos, & the wedding, obviously. She is a great communicator - gets back to you quickly, or will tell you when to expect to hear from her. She delivers photos super fast compared to wedding industry standards & gives you timelines that she sticks to. She cares SOOO much about each of her couples. Having had the unique opportunity to see her at different weddings, I can say that she is such a genuine person, & is so excited for each wedding she shoots. And is genuinely excited & loves each of her couples. It's amazing to see/watch/experience her in action. She advocates for you prior to & the day of, she is sure to ask you questions that you wouldn't even think of prior to so everything is done & taken care of. Day of she is a ninja. We've already gotten some preview photos back (we got married a week ago) & I'm not sure how she was able to capture some shots, I don't even remember her taking some of them. She is the ultimate hype woman. She will be saying "yasss" behind her camera all day & make you feel like the models/royalty that you are. Kami also has a good list of vendors that she likes, which we were able to find our videographer through. So not only if you hire Kami do you get the world's best wedding photographer, you get to work with other vendors she trusts (if you need help finding them). She really wants you to have the best day ever, so if you need help with your timeline, she has suggestions, anything you ask she can probably steer you in the right direction//has ideas. If you want a photographer who is going to care about you & your partner, protect your vision to the core/help your wishes be followed, & someone who feels more like a friend or family member then a vendor Kami is your girl. You spend the most time with your photographer on your wedding day, more then your partner, when you think about it. So you want someone who is on your team, & someone you will also have fun with throughout the day, Kami is this person. If you are even considering her slightly, hire her! You will not regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
I got straight up emotional reading this - thank you so much Liz! Working with you and Bryan has been SUCH A GIFT! Everything you did was soooo intentional and made my job so fun. It meant the world to me being a part of your story in this way....
It's been a blast seeing you at multiple weddings and I'm so glad to have you as friends now. Thank you so much for your kind words and SUCH a thorough review - wow. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Reviewed On 9/24/2019 by Tatiana S
If you are reading this, book Kami already! You will be so thankful you did. From our initial meeting, we loved Kami, her energy and approach to capturing our wedding jived with our vision. We met with a few other photographers and instantly kn...
ew Kami was for us – we wanted our wedding pictures to be full of laughter, movement & candor. Other photographers tried to sell us on being featured in magazines and showed portfolios of over-enhanced photos. This was not appealing to us and securing Kami as our wedding photographer gave me such a sense of relief and ease. If all else failed and our venue burned down during the ceremony, I knew Kami would still deliver epic photographs. Kami’s fun and bubbly personality allows her to seamlessly blend into any group but she has a quiet command that efficiently moves people into place (picture herding a room of excited girls or inexperienced family members into group photos). Kami is business when she needs to be but always does it with a smile on her face. I am so thankful Kami was on top of my schedule and knew what I wanted pictures of – without her, I would have forgotten to cut the cake or missed sunset timing for pictures. A huge testament to Kami was a few of my guests mentioned that “my photographer was everywhere but was never a nuisance”. As a single-shooter, Kami is exceptionally talented and works like an energizer bunny – I don’t know how she does it! Seriously – within 1 day of our wedding, she sent over 40+ edited teaser photographs. These photographs feature candid moments but are also so flattering! No unfortunate face contortions or eyes half-closed (I’m often guilty of both) – Kami expertly timed each photo to capture the beauty & joy. Kami delivered on everything we were looking for and more! I booked Kami for a pre-wedding boudoir shoot and outside of my wedding day – this may have been my favorite day of 2019! We had so much fun and she made me feel like an absolute queen. We shot for 2 hours and she turned around 150+ edited photographs within 1 week – remarkable! These are some of my most prized possessions, I am so thankful I booked this experience. Finally, I must mention Kami’s professional service and communication – both are world-class and are very important when choosing a vendor partner. She is quick and helpful when responding via email, text, or Instagram. Her billing system is painless and direct through her website. The photo gallery she delivers is also through her website and it’s super easy to see & download all pictures. She is organized, prepared, and entirely competent to deliver on your vision. We could not have selected a better photographer. Thank you Kami!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
I cannot thank you enough for your kind words and sharing your experience! Thank you SO MUCH for your thoughtfulness and thoroughness. I LOVED being a part of your wedding day and shooting your boudoir!!!!! I love being around you two and serio...
usly feel so lucky I got shoot your wedding. Thanks for making my job such a blast!!!!! Its music to my hears that the whole process was so easy for you - thank you thank you thank you!
Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Lindsay S
I should have written this review two months ago, but I couldn’t find the words. After thinking about it for the past 71 days I finally realized that there is no way to describe Kami that would do her justice. She is literally one of the most a...
mazing humans I have ever met, and she was by far my favorite vendor. Maybe that was because she didn’t feel like a vendor, but a friend. The moment I ran across her website I knew she was the right gal for us. From our first Face Time date (yes, she really cares about you and wants to get to know you!), to our engagement session, to our wedding I was pleased and excited every step of the way with her. She is kind, friendly, organized, and just an awesome person. Kami is someone that my husband and I feel like we have know forever (and we really hope we do). She was our biggest supporter leading up to our wedding, and advocated for us on the day when she knew some other vendors weren’t following our vision. Kami not only is pretty much one of my favorite humans I have ever met, but she is an AMAZING photographer. She is literally magic with a camera. There is no way she was born in this Muggle world. Not only were the photos she took timeless and beautiful, but she captured the awesome party that our wedding was, from the dance floor, with her camera in hand. Kami didn’t feel like a vendor, but a guest of our wedding whom all of our friends and family are still talking about. If we had to do it all over a few details might change, but we would hire Kami over and over and over again! She was worth every single penny and more!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Wow Lindsay - thank you so much for your kind words - seriously! This means the absolute world to me. I had so much fun at your wedding and couldn't even leave when it was 'time' for me to leave hahaha. I love that your wedding brought us toget...
her and I KNOW we WILL know each other forever!!!!!
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Maggie R
This review is LONG overdue, but NEEDED to be done!! Kami was hired by my at the time boyfriend by recommendation of a wedding planner friend, and WOW did she deliver!! She was there to capture the moments leading up to his proposal, the propos...
al itself, and did a shoot with us post engagement before we headed up for dinner. She did such a great job of being incognito to photograph the raw emotion we were feeling. She is INCREDIBLE!! As my now husband would say, "Kami is BIG FUN!" She made us feel so comfortable, captured us being us, and all the feeling can be seen in the images. We are so grateful she was there for us!! HIRE HER!! She'll put a smile on your face the whole time she's shooting without even trying.
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
Maggie! Thank you so much for your kind words! I LOVED being a part of your proposal. :) :) :)
Reviewed On 9/06/2019 by Ashley S
How do I love Kami? Let me count the ways...Kidding. It's impossible. Kami was THE. BEST. choice we could have possibly made for a wedding photographer. It's like she was conjured up from some magical world that creates best friends who take am...
azing photos. Every single member of the bridal party told us how much they enjoyed working with her, and countless guests said the same. Kami IS the party and she makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her attitude would be reason enough to hire her, but the PHOTOS! Her photos are amazing. Like, noticeably, "wow, who took these??" amazing. I can't stop looking through our gallery and am debating wallpapering an entire room in them. I'd say vote Kami for President, but she refuses to run. Instead, vote Kami for your wedding photographer (and ask to see pictures of her pup)!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2020
This has to be one of my favorite reviews of all time hahaha THANK YOU ASHLEY! I loved working with you so much and can't wait to hang out in real life. "it's like she was conjured up from some magical world that creates best friends who take a...
mazing photos." - are you kidding me?! That's gold! I adore you!
Reviewed On 9/03/2019 by Monica L
Kami is amazing, to say the least. She is unbelievably talented and can make you feel completely comfortable with her in a matter of seconds. Trusting someone to take your wedding photos is a big deal and Kami takes that responsibility very ser...
iously. Her photos look phenomenal and she is so easy to work with. Although I’ll never personally get married again if anyone ever asks for photography suggestions the first person I will recommend is Kami.
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Monica! You sweet angel! thank you for taking the time to write this. Thank you for including me in your day and giving me such a fun adventure!!!!!
Reviewed On 8/31/2019 by Megan F
Kami was all around AMAZING. Even though my husband and I live in the PNW and Kami lives in SD, she was so attentive and helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. She was, by far, our favorite vendor to work with. She enthusiastic...
ally traveled out to Leavenworth to shoot our engagement photos, and gave us previews immediately. Day-of, Kami was incredibly helpful, flexible, and fun. I kept changing my day-of timeline up until the week of my wedding and forgot to send an updated timeline to Kami, but she assured me everything would be okay and offered to stay an extra half hour to make sure we got pictures of our send-off. She also brought an additional shooter for portraits due to the size of my bridal party. She thinks of everything! My family and friends LOVED her. I don't know how many times my mom told me how great Kami was, but she doesn't give out rave reviews easily. I constantly look back at both my engagement and wedding photos and am so grateful to have had someone capture those exciting times in our lives in a way that was genuine. I keep thinking about when we'll need more professional photos taken, just to be able to book Kami for something else :) Thank you for everything, Kami!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Omg Megan, thank you so much for your kind words! I loved being a part of your day SO. MUCH!!!!! And to get a moms approval always means A LOT. :) :) :) :) yay!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Miss you guys!
Reviewed On 8/29/2019 by Cindy M
Guys, I can not stress this enough. KAMI. IS. AMAZING!!! My husband and I decided to do a very small and unconventional wedding in a hotel suite with no wedding party, no decorations, no reception...pretty much nothing to take photos of LOL. Bu...
t Kami went above and beyond and still managed to deliver absolutely BEAUTIFUL photos! She has such a great eye for spacing and lighting and was always able to get her shots very quickly (even during the overwhelming group/family pictures!). And she is the absolute SWEETEST when you’re in front of the camera. She’ll chat and make sure you’re comfortable and direct you in a way that doesn’t feel forced. The joy she brings to her work is infectious and you’ll find yourself smiling the whole time you’re around her wether she’s taking a photo or not. You will not find a sweeter, more talented photographer than Kami!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
CINDY SWEET ANGEL! Thank you for including me in your day and giving me such a unique experience as a photographer! I loved being a part of it. :)
Reviewed On 8/21/2019 by Barry T
We were so lucky to find Kami! My wife and I live in NYC so planning was not easy. We were referred by a friend and we loved her style. When speaking with her, Kami made us feel comfortable and confident that she could give us the photos we wer...
e looking for. Also, her personality was so vibrant and fun, she made it easy to smile and take naturally beautiful photos. We quickly got preview photos back and she knocked them out of the park! People can't believe how good they came out. We couldn't be happier.
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Barry! You are a freakin legend. You are one of the only grooms who's ever written a review. Watching you and Celine have the time of your life was one of my favorite days as a photographer ever. You two are such a gift to be around, I can't th...
ank you enough for including me in your day. Thank you for your kind words!!!!
Reviewed On 8/20/2019 by Jamie B
Where to begin. Kami is THE BEST wedding photographer. Choosing her was one of the easiest decisions we made in our wedding planning process and we couldn’t be happier that we found her. My hubby and I are super awkward in front of a camera and...
Kami made us feel so comfortable. She is great at making you laugh and not take it too seriously, which makes for great, natural looking photos. She gave us a bunch of previews just a few days after the wedding and they are gorgeous! All of my bridesmaids are wishing they knew about her before their weddings. Seriously, you will not regret choosing Kami as your photographer. Not only does she take amazing photos but she’s just all around awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Jamie you're so sweet! Thank you so much! I freakin LOVED your wedding day. Thank you thank you thank you. I loved working with you two so much - your day was such a blast and so special!!!!
Reviewed On 8/10/2019 by Tracy S
Where to even begin except to say, we found our new best friend. Finding the PERFECT photographer was the most important thing to us after we booked our venue and so started the online search you are all on. Not only were we looking for someone...
who is able to take bold, bright, beautiful pictures, but even more importantly someone who could capture emotions, while keeping us calm (hard to do right?!) I’ve grown to learn each couple encounters their own challenges along their marriage journey; ours was the diagnosis of stage 4 cancer in my mom the month before our engagement. I hope this is not the case for anyone reading this, but please know if/when wedding stress arises no matter how big or small, YOU WANT KAMI BY YOUR SIDE! Kami is an amazing photographer, but an even more amazing human. From the moment we talked to her and shared what was going on she put us immediately at ease We had a friend capture our engagement photos the moment it was happening so we decided to bypass the traditional engagement photos, thus our wedding was the first time meeting Kami in-person, however this was not a problem at all as she had communicated extremely well throughout our entire process by sending nice check-in emails to ask how we were doing and if we needed ANYTHING. Within about 30 seconds of actually meeting Kami in person we were beaming from her infectious smile and joyous spirit that she glows with. She then proceeded to capture each family members emotion through the day with perfection, all the way down to our 1 year old puppy!!!! (Ps She’s a master dog photographer if you are having your fav 4 pawed family member join your day!!) You may be thinking, well what’s the catch, she must be out of our price range?...good news—there’s none.. She’s just that PERFECT and completely affordable/worth every penny and more. We could not be happier we chose Kami, sooo take our advice and go book her (NOW!) before she books up!!!! Happy wedding planning to all ;)
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Omg Tracy - thank you so dang much for your kind words and taking the time to write this. Being a part of your wedding day was soooo incredibly special. You guys have such incredible family and friends around you - I too felt like I was an imme...
diate best friend and felt so welcome. I loved celebrating with you!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahhhhhhhhh
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by Rachel S
Kami is amazing!!! When looking for photographers, Kami's page immediately stood out to me because her photos are consistently so beautiful and look so bright and warm. When we had our engagement session with Kami, it became clear that a huge r...
eason why her photos are SO GOOD is because she makes her couples feel comfortable and excited the entire time she is with them! You think you are going to just get some photos taken, but you end up laughing so much and feeling like you just got to hang out with this really cool person who just so happens to be taking your pictures. I am still receiving compliments from our wedding about how fun Kami was to work with. The wedding previews we received are absolutely stunning, she is such a talented photographer!! What is great about Kami is she is a great photographer for absolutely anyone and everyone! If you want the wedding photos of your dreams and to work with the nicest, funniest photographer ever, then you should absolutely work with Kami!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Omg Rachel thank you so much for your kind words! I had such a blast working with you two - your wedding was LITTTT! I couldn't bring myself to leave when I was 'done,' I was having so much fun. I'm so glad you had so much fun and thank you so ...
much for sharing your experience!!!!!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Sheryl V
Kami was AMAZING from the start. I am from San Diego and had my wedding in San Diego, but I live in Arizona, so I did all of my wedding planning remotely. We did our initial "meeting" via FaceTime and she was really informative and fun. She was...
incredibly on top of staying in touch whenever I reached out to her via email leading up to the event, which was such a relief since I was planning from another state. On the day of my wedding, I saw her from my hotel room balcony, a little bit before I was expecting her, probably scouting the location. When we finally meet in person and spent time together, she became even more amazing. She was so flexible, fun, and on top of things. She took charge when I was lost as to what I should be doing, but also stepped back when needed. She even took photos while holding my 16 month old child! It's easy to tell from looking at her photos that she is a talented photographer. What makes Kami extra great as a wedding photographer is the fact that she is an incredible human. I spent more time with Kami than any other vendor at my wedding and I was happy to do so. Even my friends loved her! I cannot say enough good things about Kami. You should definitely book her right away.
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Sheryl! You're so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I absolutely loved being a part of your day and loved helping you plan your wedding from afar! You're the sweetest!
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Dana H
Aside from the groom, Kami was the choice I was most confident about for our wedding this June. :) She is the consummate professional, and was the best of all our vendors at reaching out to us and coordinating each and every step of the way. He...
r work really speaks for itself. One of the best decisions you make for your wedding will be hiring her!! Her photos are absolutely gorgeous- just check out her Instagram! Kami has a knack for capturing the heart and soul of an event through stunning, beautiful images. However, the aspect of Kami that truly makes her the best wedding photographer in the history of the known universe is her personality! Bubbly and friendly, she immediately puts you at ease. Reassuring and master of her craft, she runs the perfect ship on the day of. She is passionate about her work, and caring towards her subjects. This gal is a GEM, and it blows my mind that her price is so reasonable for the quality of products and experience she delivers. You'll walk away from your day SO excited to see the photos, and pretty darn pumped about the new friend you just made. :)
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Ahh Dana! You're so sweet! Thanks so much for your kind words!!! I had so much fun with you two.:) :) :) Your day was so special!
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Erin N
Where to start? Kami is literally the BEST. PHOTOGRAPHER. EVER. We met Kami for the first time at our engagement shoot. We were instantly at ease (which for awkward photo takers like us says a lot)! She is so fun to work with and it felt like...
hanging out with one of our best friends. Within a day of the engagement shoot we had a preview to enjoy until the full gallery was out! Every picture captured us perfectly. The only problem is that there was no way to pick one favorite. Fast forward to a few months before the wedding... Kami had us fill out a questionnaire, so she would know exactly what was most important to us. She helped me create a timeline for the day of the wedding that included when to be done with hair/makeup, first look photos, group photos, and family portraits. She was there with an answer to any possible question we had. The day of the wedding, Kami showed up on time and ready to make us feel like the most beautiful couple in the world. If we felt any pre wedding jitters or nervousness about being the center of attention, it was immediately gone. Kami worked through our schedule and managed to get all our pictures done early! All while working with our videographer to make sure they both got all the shots they needed. The day after the wedding, Kami sent us a handful of photos, and then 3 days later she sent us an entire preview gallery. Every picture is PERFECT. Again, you won’t be able to pick one favorite. Working with Kami for our wedding was the best decision we could have made. We wanted someone who would have fun with us and capture our day (which she did flawlessly), but we also made a new friend!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
You are the sweetest ever - thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and thorough review and sharing your experience! I LOVED working with you guys. Thanks for making my job so dang fun!
Reviewed On 6/05/2019 by Gary P
All I can say is that she have major skills at what she does, she have that vision to capture the best moments, I love her energy during our engagement shoot and wedding shoot, def makes you feel comfortable and brings out the best of each phot...
o!! I love how quickly she was able to get some of our photos out, very friendly and professional. I would def recommend Kami to all of my friends and family or whoever is seeking photos for their special day!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Gary I'm obsessed with you! You are one of the first (I think THE first) groom to write a review haha. Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!!
Reviewed On 6/04/2019 by Amy O
If you are looking for a photographer that will just naturally sync in with your family and friends and make you and your partner feel supported day of, BOOK KAMI. I am not even kidding you, she is the most professional, most encouraging photog...
rapher, she will not only take breathtaking pictures but she will also cheer you on during one of the most exciting but low key stressful days of your life. ALSO she is more than a photographer, I have called her a couple times asking for advice on wedding day of coordination, my venue, and just all around wedding etiquette or wedding norms during my planning process. She was literally always helpful, yet never pressing her opinion but just gave general great advice with perspective on the questions we had. ALL in all shes just the best, we will use her for life with all our family, maternity, etc photos to come! Just bottom line, your working in San Diego (or where ever, have you seen her IG with her pictures from Antigua?! yeah your going to need to see those), you want a true professional to work with your family and friends, be on time and ready to have an amazing day, get along with all your vendors and help with any questions regarding wedding while your planning? THEN produce the best pictures ever of you and your partner on your wedding day BOOK KAMI. No joke, you won't ever regret it, all the little awkward moments of planning a wedding and little discomforts of the unknown will disappear working with her. ALSO one more thing, (because like maybe my 108429 other reasons weren't enough) Kami cares, she cares about your photos, she takes her role day of seriously and takes the time to have you fill out a questionnaire so you are more than prepared of what you need from her and whats important to you for the day of, this is also for the both of you, so each partner has a part in the big day! She doesn't just want your money or to rob you because its your wedding and you want the best, she wants the best for you, the best pictures and for you and everyone to have an amazing day. We booked her for an engagement session (which we were super nervous for, we had SO MANY GREAT PICTUREs to pick from) and a full day coverage on the wedding day and I just got previews back (we only got married 3 days ago, she had them to me day after) and I have at least 50 amazing pictures to pick from, and no we did not hire a second shooter, just as an FYI, she doesn't need one (unless its a total preference for you) you will have plenty to spend money on leading up to the wedding, if Kami doesnt suggest it obvi based on location or size of your wedding you won't need it with her. Now that you have read my entire life story I will just leave you with this, book Kami and you will be happy and overwhelmed that you and your partner got so lucky to work with her. & Happy Planning!!! Love, The Smiths :)
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
I don't even know where to begin with this one - thank you so much Amy. You are so special to me!!!!! I loved working with you and thank you so much for making my job so easy and fun. I adore the crap outta you two! Thank you so much for these ...
kind words and taking the time to write such a thoughtful and thorough review and sharing your experience!!!!
Reviewed On 5/31/2019 by Christina C
She is INCREDIBLE. Do not hire anyone else. I am telling you. Everything went so smoothly and quickly and she is a joy to be around in general. Her price was completely reasonable.
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Omg, thank you Christina! YOU are incredible! Thanks for being such a blast to work with!
Reviewed On 5/22/2019 by Glenn C
Fantastic service. Such nice people!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Thanks so much Glenn! I loved your family!
Reviewed On 5/20/2019 by Whitney Y
Kami did a phenomenal job and was the best vendor decision we made for our wedding day! Our wedding gallery and engagement photos were stunning! From start to finish, Kami made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her bu...
bbly, outgoing personality and friendly demeanor made our wedding day so easy. She was very quick to answer all my questions and was a great addition to our wedding day! I loved working with Kami and I highly recommend her as a photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Ahhh thank you so much Whitney!!!!! You're so sweet! I loved photographing you two so much!
Reviewed On 5/18/2019 by katrina c
I don't even know where to start! Kami is THE best. Not only is she on top of it throughout the entire wedding planning process but she exudes an upbeat, positive energy that brings out the best in camera shy people like my husband and myself. ...
Our bridal party totally enjoyed her company and felt super comfortable taking pics on our wedding day. Kami makes the entire day fly by with ease and her creativity is on point. My husband and I couldn't have dreamed of better wedding photos- our pics turned out as if they belonged in a magazine. If you want classic, yet unique Instagram worthy pics, Kami's your gal!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
You'd never know you were camera shy - you two were a breeze to photograph! :D Thank you so much for these kind words. I had so much fun with you two!!!! You guys are such talented creatives yourself, that means the world to me. Thank you thank...
you thank you!
Reviewed On 5/06/2019 by Kathleen S
From start to finish Kami made the whole process of picking her as a photographer super easy. She makes you feel super comfortable as she takes your pictures and she's the perfect hype woman! She was so great at keeping in contact with us throu...
ghout the months leading up to the wedding and she was willing to help with anything I may have needed her for. Everyone at the wedding raved about her as well! She makes everyone feel like a friend and my husband even said he wants to make her our life photographer. And of course her pictures turn out BEAUTIFUL, you can't go wrong with Kami
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Omg. Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad I could make it easy. :) :) :) I loved your wedding and loved being your hype woman!
Reviewed On 4/29/2019 by Nicole R
I am SO happy that we chose Kami to capture our wedding. Not only is she SO sweet, bubbly, and fun, she is AMAZING at what she does. We have already seen a preview of your photos from just a few days ago and my husband and I are OBSESSED! We ca...
nnot wait to see the rest. I highly recommend her! Side note: our favorite moment was when she busted out some dance moves in the middle of our dance circle!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
ahhhh thank you so much Nicole!!! I had SO much fun with you two. :) :) Hahahahaha I will gladly join you two on the dance floor anytimeeeeee
Reviewed On 4/29/2019 by Christine B
Kami is talented, patient, and impeccably organized. Wedding planning can be stressful, but Kami was so responsive with emails, texts, and was on top of everything. Aside from her organization, she did an incredible job with our photos! She cre...
ates an ambiance that allows you to relax and have fun. The photos show that. Kami's work stood out to us because she captures such raw emotion and happiness. She was also willing (with enthusiasm) to include our pug in the engagement photos and wedding photos. Total rock star, so talented, and on-top-of-everything.
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Thank you so so much for these incredibly kind words! I'm soooo thrilled it was an easy experience. :) It was such an honor photographing you two and your celebration and ALWAYS welcome your sweet pup to any photo session!!!!
Reviewed On 4/11/2019 by Jenny M
Kami is so professional and organized which are qualities I love to work with but her talent and super fun outgoing and yet relaxed personality were our bonus with this all inclusive package deal you get with booking her as your photographer. F...
rom the beginning of our journey with her she has helped guide us to creating the perfect wedding day for us. And when the day came she was early and ready to go, she pumped us all of and helped shake off our nerves and was there to help us make important decisions. She also was so fast and professional that we got through photos in no time and go to spend more time with all our guests! Thank you Kami for ALL your help in making this the best day of our lives! And for capturing our love to look at and share with everyone for all of time!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
AH JENNY I’m so glad you had such a perfect day and it makes me so happy I could help make that happen and have a role in that. :) I had so much fun - you two are such a great couple and made my job so easy!
Reviewed On 4/01/2019 by Jasmine K
I'm not a person to leave reviews, so for me to leave a review, it means the person is exceptionally great and wonderful! Where do I even begin? Kami was both our engagement and wedding photographer. Prior to our sessions, I'd never had a photo...
session so the whole idea was foreign and made me a little antsy. However, the moment I met Kami, she wiped all my worries away and made the entire process sooooo fun, easy, and comfortable. I KNEW she was our photographer. First off, Kami is very communicative, quick to respond to all my questions and overall incredibly professional. Second, she makes the entire photographing process feel so natural and easy. She gives clear instructions on what you should be doing (which is great for people like me who feel uncomfortable taking photos!) Third, her personality will just make your day perfect. She is a ray of sunshine and is just so bright and bubbly that you will want her around regardless of if she's your photographer or not. And finally, her work is STUNNING! What more could you want in a photographer? We love you, Kami! And can't wait to have you as a photographer for us in the future too for other events!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Ahhhh Jasmine! Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad I made the process so easy and could wipe away those fears! You two were SO fun to work with and I can't wait to photograph you again!!!!! You planned such a beautiful event - th...
ank you for making my job so easy. :D
Reviewed On 2/07/2019 by Brittni R
I have already started recommending Kami to every couple I know! She is absolutely AMAZING. Not only does Kami take the most stunning photos, but she also brings stellar service and a great personality to the table. I stumbled across her on ins...
tagram (she had shot at our venue before) and instantly fell in love with the emotion her photos conveyed. They just felt so authentic! After one phone call I could see why - Kami is such a genuine, sweet, fun person, OF COURSE she took beautiful, authentic photos! Even my now-husband, who was dreading photos, felt at ease with her! We booked her right away!! Kami did both our engagement shoot and our wedding. The engagement shoot was SO easy and dare I say, FUN! The photos - WOW!!! We got back dozens of shots we (and all of our family!) were obsessed with. Our wedding day was even better! First, Kami worked with our planner (who we booked at her recommendation!) to adjust the timeline when rain ruined any chance of taking photos outside. She fixed the problem before I even had time to stress about it! WHAT A DREAM. Second, Kami fit seamlessly into our group and made photos FUN and EFFICIENT. I mean she took what I am sure will be a BEAUTIFUL family portrait of my HUGE family (14 people with 4 babies!) in like 90 seconds flat. Before that shot, I would have said it was impossible, but she did it and made everyone laugh in the process! Third, and finally, our preview left me speechless. INCREDIBLE. I could go on and on about Kami and her awesomeness, but I'll leave it at HIRE HER!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
You're amazing and so sweet to be referring me to every couple you know! hahahaha. I had so much fun with you two! Not even the rain could keep it from being the perfect day. :) Thank you so much for all these kind words - it means the world to...
me!!!!
Reviewed On 2/04/2019 by Amanda N
Kami is the best decision you can make! If you’re considering hiring Kami do it!! She was amazing the entire time. She was totally down for our idea of shooting our engagement photos in Mexico and they turned out amazing! She does a great job a...
t making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. When it came to our wedding she was great at helping us with a timeline and making sure everyone was where they needed to be when they needed to be. She’s also such a fun person be around. Working with her is like working with someone you’ve been friends with forever. Our wedding photos turned out so great!! Kami was the easiest decision for us and by far the best!
Response from the Vendor on 04/09/2020
Oh my gosh - shooting your Mexico engagement photos was one of my favorite memories as a photographer ever! I LOVED working with you two - you are such a special couple! Thank you for your kind words!
Reviewed On 1/03/2019 by Jessica F
If you are looking for a photographer who is personable, lovable and outgoing Kami is perfect! My husband and I were looking for a photographer whose pictures weren’t the typical Pinterest post. Who could take live action photos and not stop us...
to pose. Kami is amazing helping you relax and be natural in your photos. She has a very artistic eye and love for what she does. I have been so greatful to have engagement, boudoir and wedding photos with her. Everyone who sees our photos are in awe. If you want pictures you can always enjoy and love showing off you won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Awww YAS Jessica thank you! :D I had so much fun working with you two! Thank you for the kind words. You two have been so fun to photograph and I hope I get to see you again soon!
Reviewed On 12/27/2018 by Rachyl K
I honestly don’t know where to start with our unforgettable experience with Kami! And we gave her a 5 star review because she truly was beyond fantastic! First, I just want to start off by saying how lucky my husband and I feel for having foun...
d Kami. I cannot even begin to compare Kami’s level of hard work and her excitement for what she does to any other photographer I’ve ever met. She was so communicative with us leading up to the wedding, even months after the day we got married. She makes it a priority to understand what moments and special details YOU want reflected in your wedding photos. From the moment we met her for our engagement pictures, to the moment we drove off in our getaway car, she made us feel like the most important couple in the world! During the wedding, Kami was there for us with encouraging words and a big grin on her face, the WHOLE TIME. It was amazing! Her personality creates a space for you to fully trust that she had things handled. Like, she is the definition of BOSS LADY! :) It was so nice to feel like I didn’t need to step in and make sure everyone was looking at the camera, or listening to the photographer. Kami’s enthusiastic spirit kept people engaged and excited throughout every moment of our big day! AND if your at all worried about your friends or family members who tend to be “uncomfortable” in front of a camera, don’t be!! Kami was so good at creating an environment that made our bridal party and family members so comfortable! The beautiful smiles that Kami captured resulted in very memorable Christmas gifts this year. :) My husband and I are so blessed by the beautiful photos she took for us! We cannot thank you enough Kami!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
SHUT THE HECK UP Rachyl thank you so much for all these kind words!!!! I feel lucky you found me - you two are such a gift to be around. Your wedding was so fun and forever one of my favorites! I miss you two!!!!
Reviewed On 12/25/2018 by Kate G
If you are lucky enough to find Kami among the many options out there, STOP LOOKING AND HIRE HER IMMEDIATELY. You will not regret it, and it will probably be the best decision you made for your wedding. It is difficult to even put into words ho...
w amazing she is. Not only does she provide you with the most incredible photographs, but she is also so much fun to be around it makes the time fly by while getting photographed, and she is so organized, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the entire wedding planning process. She went above and beyond our expectations and gave us the most amazing engagement and wedding photos that we will truly cherish forever. We also feel like we made a friend for life. We cannot say enough amazing things about Kami, and if we had to do it all over again we would not hesitate for a second to hire her!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Omg, I'm so happy you guys found me!!!! I had so much fun photographing you and I hope future fun life events bring us together (or even just getting together for fun and bringing the doggos together!). I'm so glad it was an easy and fun experi...
ence - thank you so much for these kind words!
Reviewed On 12/18/2018 by Eunice H
Kami was seriously the best photographer we could have had for our wedding and we were so lucky to have found her! Kami is just SO friendly, warm, enthusiastic, and fun to have around. From the start at our engagement shoot, she made us feel in...
credibly comfortable and truly put her 100% into it - she was even down to climb cliffs and walk through gross smelling piles of seaweed to get us to an awesome spot for photos. She was super on top of everything throughout the entire process with checking in and even provided great recommendations on wedding timeline details. At the wedding, she was just as great as she was at the engagement shoot and really got some awesome shots (we’ve only seen the previews so far!!). Overall we 100% would recommend Kami!! Her amazing photography skills + energy make her everything you would want in a wedding photographer and we’re so happy we to have had her :)
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
You are so sweet - thank you so much Eunice! I forgot all about that smelly seaweed until I read this haha - that was pretty nuts. I'm so glad you guys had such an awesome experience - I had SO MUCH FUN working with you two and photographing yo...
u. I hope I get to see you again soon!!!
Reviewed On 12/11/2018 by Jennifer L
My husband and I are still in awe with Kami and her photography! We searched for someone for so long, but when we came across her website, we knew she was the one. Without even knowing her yet, we fell in love with her work. You can feel so muc...
h happiness and energy in every picture and that is exactly what we wanted. She knows how to capture all of the fun and special moments perfectly. As someone who is shy and tends to look awkward in pictures, she worked her magic and made us look so good! As a person, Kami is passionate and simply incredible. She stood out from the first email. She was genuinely excited to meet us and asked questions about us, which was different from the generic responses we received from others. As our photographer, Kami went above and beyond (not just in the photography) but in helping me with the wedding planning, offering me emotional support and providing me with resources. As a young and lost couple, who had to plan a wedding for 300 people, Kami delegated during my wedding day without being asked and she literally took so much burden off my shoulders. I can't imagine what my day would have been like without her. She gave us so much comfort and made our worries go away. If us loving her wasn't enough, our bridal party and guests loved her energy at the reception. THERE'S NO WAY YOU CAN GO WRONG WITH KAMI ! Thank you for everything! - The Cabreras
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Gahhhhhhh Jennifer thank you so much. I appreciate these kind words more than you know! I'm so glad you guys found me and I am so thrilled you had such a good experience. I'm really happy I could be a support to you throughout the process. You ...
are so sweet and such a gem to work with - I would happily do it anytime. :D I hope you are enjoying your new adventure together in Alaska and doing welllll!!!!
Reviewed On 11/27/2018 by Missy W
If you want someone fun, outgoing and charismatic then Kami is your girl!!! My husband and I wanted our day to be a celebration of love, fun and laughter and that is exactly what Kami got! I feel like we got lucky, I found her on a random websi...
te and contacted her and we hit it off right away and my gut just said HIRE HER before someone else does. She takes the time to get to know you and get a feel for what you want captured for our day and let me just say SMOKE BOMBS! We bought a few and she went for it and they came out great! Who says all wedding photo shoots have to be all ...stare into his eyes...now kiss her on he cheek while the sun is setting in the back ground?! Kami made us feel comfortable and was open to our craziness! I can not be more happy with how our photos have turned out!! She did an amazing job!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Thank you so much for these kind words! Your wedding was a BLAST - thank YOU for finally fulfilling my deep desire to photograph a bride in a black dress. *heart eyes*. You are the coolest and so fun to be around! I hope you guys are loving mar...
ried life and the fam is doing well. :) :) :)
Reviewed On 11/16/2018 by Amy M
Kami is exactly the kind of person you want to hang out with on your wedding day. I was planning my wedding from across the country and she went and scouted my venues for me to find the best photo spots, and when day of it turned out one wasn'...
t really an option, she found another great location on the fly. Great communication, super fun to be arounds, will help with anything you need, and of course hundreds of fantastic photos! What more could you possibly want?
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Amy! It was such a pleasure working with you two! I was happy to be your on-location San Diego scouter. :D Everything turned out amazing and I had so much fun! Thank you for planning such an awesome and unique celebration that was SO FUN to sho...
ot!
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Hannah G
First off let me just start with YOU WANT KAMI AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER. Kami is amazing. She shot our engagement photos and wedding photos. When you're working with Kami it feels like working with an old friend. She made us feel so comfortable in ...
front of the camera and is just a joy to be around. She went above and beyond any expectations we could have had. The photos she took for both occasions were BEAUTIFUL - she has the perfect photographer eye. You can truly tell that she cares about the couples she works with and absolutely loves what she does! Super quick to reply to any emails or questions you may have and was always good about reaching out to us. I can't recommend Kami enough, she's the best!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
OMG HANNAH you are amazing! :D Thank you so much - it means the world to me that I exceeded your expectations and you love your photos. YAY! You also make me feel like an old friend, so thank you for that. ;) Miss you twoooooo!
Reviewed On 10/24/2018 by Brianna D
I mean is there anything she can't do? Not only is Kami an extraordinary photographer, but she is also simply an amazing human being and huge inspiration! Talk about a woman wearing multiple hats! I feel like Kami was not only my photographer, ...
but she also ended up being part coordinator and part trouble shooter as well. The way she took charge of everything and stayed so focused made it so much easier for me to go with the flow and stay in the moment. We found Kami on instagram and of course being such a small world that it is we kinda knew someone in common and I instantly felt like we were connected. Once you meet her you will feel like that too! Her positive and fun energy just radiates from her within 5 seconds of your introduction. Moving through our entire process from our engagement session to the big day, Kami always made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Not to mention how AMAZING she makes you guys feel and LOOK when you get your photos back! HANDS DOWN the best thing we did for our wedding was hire Kami as our photographer. Do yourself a favor and hire her for yours too!
Reviewed On 10/08/2018 by Rachel W
Kami is spectacular. She was a dream to work with - professional and organized, stayed on track with her schedule but also was so full of joy and light and positivity all day! She sent us a sneak peek of some of our photos within a few days and...
they are unbelievably beautiful. She will make friends with your grandparents, she will make you feel relaxed and comfortable to be in front of a camera for several hours, she will keep unruly groomsmen on task during bridal party photos. I cannot say enough good things about her, so I'll leave it at this; she is the person you want around you all day the day of your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Thank you for these kind words and your thoughtful review! I am SO glad I could be professional and help you get ish done while also being fun and a positive energy. :D That's the goal and I'm so thrilled that was your experience. You are amazi...
ng and I hope you are loving married life!!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by Isabella S
Brides and Grooms: Don't look any further, you have found your dream wedding photographer! One of the best decisions my husband and I made was hiring Kami for our wedding! When I first talked to Kami, it was over the phone and our conversation ...
lasted 30 minutes. After I got off the phone with her, I called my fiance and said "we have to work with her!" I emailed her two minutes after I hung up with her to move forward with her as our photographer! From start to finish she was amazing to work with. She's funny, lively, so sweet and down to earth, and really made you feel good about taking pictures. And of course, she is an AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!! She gave us a preview literally the day after our wedding! I know the rest are going to be amazing because of Kami. Thank you Kami so much for making our wedding planning easier! I loved everything about you, and I hope we get to work with you in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Bella you're amazing - thank you!!!! :D I'm so glad you felt that way, I also felt that way through the whole process of working with you two. I had so much fun being a part of your wedding celebration and photographing you two! Thank you for t...
hese kind words - it literally means the world to me.
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Emily J
I was lucky enough to have Kami for both engagement and wedding photographer. She makes you feel 100% comfortable and confident. Whenever emailing her she always responded quickly. The day before the engagement pictures she called to genuinely ...
see how I was feeling since it was suppose to rain. During my wedding not only was she there to take pictures but she was there for us emotionally. Kami has shown me how beautiful I am when I didn't think I was. She is a true gift and talent to the industry. I will always 100% recommend her to anyone because she really is that amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
These words mean the world to me - thank you Emily! I am so happy I could be there for your not only as a photographer but emotionally as well through all the craziness that wedding planning can bring out. And I love that I could show you how b...
eautiful you are! Thank you for these kind words !!!!
Reviewed On 9/09/2018 by Andrea A
Please do yourself a HUGE favor and hire this amazing photographer goddess! If you need convincing (which you should not need because if you look at her work, you will be WOW'd to say the least), then please keep reading: From the beginning of...
our decision in hiring Kami, we knew she was the one. We interviewed each other and Kami made it very obvious she wanted to make us comfortable and certain in what we wanted in our photos. Then in the days leading up to our wedding, Alec and I were extremely nervous and anxious. But I was put at ease when I received an email from Kami for our 2 week check in. She just constantly made us feel SO GOOD about hiring her - she was highly organized, independent (did not bug the bride at all!) and FUN. Alec (Hubs) is never comfortable in front of the camera, but Kami's bubbliness, joy, and true excitement over our big day made him laugh genuinely and forget that there was a camera taking pictures. When we received our previews, we were in tears from how beautiful and real the photos were and how they made us truly relive the quick and exciting day. Kami absolutely captured the love and joy from the entire day. I honestly believe that our day would not have been as joyous if Kami was not there cheering us on and capturing our pure happiness. So please, hire this wonderful and joyful human being that just so happens to be an absolute professional gem in photography and all things love!!! PS - I am already trying to book a boudoir shoot with her!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2019
Omg I smiled so big when I read this - thank you so much for this!!!! :D It literally means the world to me that I was able to make you guys feel comfortable and helped calm your anxieties leading up to the wedding. I had so much fun at your w...
edding - you two are such a special couple and it was such an incredible day to be a part of. I'm so glad I could capture that for you two. I hope I get to see you again sooooon!!!!!