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A fine art wedding studio traveling the country and the world to capture love stories of couples who value art, design, fashion, beauty, family, and celebrating with the best party of their lives. Based in Los Angeles and Milano we’ve been documenting events for nine years in over 15 countries.
Our work has been featured worldwide in many top wedding magazines and blogs including Style Me Pretty, People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, US Weekly, The Knot, BRIDES, Cosmopolitan, California Wedding Day, and many more.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
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- Printed Enlargements
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Koman's photos are absolutely gorgeous - the way they use light is incredible! I fell in love with their style immediately. As a floral designer, I can say that my flower's photos are pure magic! Their style is light, bright, airy, and romantic. I highly recommend Marlene and John and I hope one day we can work with them again!
Jon and Marlene are such an incredible pair! Words cannot describe how worried we were about our wedding photos. I myself am not big on taking photos and before I met my now husband I hardly ever did. In fact I avoided them at all costs. After having met these two lovely people, all of my concerns and insecurities were laid to rest. Not only did they work with our budget which admittedly may have seemed minuscule to people as talented as the two of them but they also were incredibly encouraging and uplifting throughout our planning process. The end result, our wedding photos turned out exquisitely!!! We are still awaiting our final results but just based on the sneak peek's we have seen I am already in love. I know there's no way the two of them can disappoint us! We are so eager to see the finished result but just had to write a review now. Cannot wait to update everyone with our finished product!!!
I had Koman for my wedding photographer back in May. They were very easy to work with and the instructions they gave us were really easy to follow. My husband was very shy in front of camera; however, Marlene and John made him looked very happy and natural in all of the photos we received. Koman Photography captured both my childhood dream and the spirit I've desired for my husband and I, and all my lovely guests. Their frames mesmerized me and left me speechless. Defintly worth every penny and recommend to all couples that are looking for good photographer.
John and Marlene are so so talented!!! Both our engagement photos and our wedding photos were amazing! We have already received so many compliments. Not only are we over the moon with our photos but working with them has been such a great experience. They respond very quickly to email, are super organized and know how to make their clients feel very comfortable in front of the camera. They are truly the best!
John and Marlene (and Anna) are an absolute dream. My husband and I both feel really uncomfortable in front of the camera, but our engagement pictures were so gorgeous that we we didn't have to spend a single moment worrying about what the pictures would look like on the wedding day. The photos are composed beautifully, and they also managed to capture the sweetest, goofiest, most romantic, most natural moments between the two of us. We are of the opinion that they are absolutely worth every penny. They are so ridiculously talented, and on a personal level, they were completely delightful.
After seeing John and Marlene's work, we knew that they were the best out there, and we did not waste anytime to go knocking on their door. They are very good at what they do, very professional, and yet very easygoing. They made us very comfortable, and made sure to make our sessions fun for us. All we could really say when we saw our photos was WOW! The photos were so beautiful! We really did enjoy working with the Komans and we cannot wait to see the rest of our wedding photos! Thank you so much John and Marlene, you guys are amazing!
John and Marlene are truly a photography dream team. They photographed my engagement photos, my engagement party, and my wedding day. My memories of those special moments are so beautifully preserved because of the magic that John and Marlene make with their cameras. Not only do they take the most stunning photos, but they are also such wonderful people. They are both caring, kind and patient. They are easy and fun to work with, and they make you feel natural in front of the camera. I got married in Sonoma County, and John and Marlene traveled there from Southern California very willingly. They are brilliant with camera angles and lighting, and they make the end product look ethereal. I rate Koman Photography a 10 out of 10, and I recommend them to all other engaged couples!
After our first meeting with John and Marlene, we knew they were going to do a great job. They excel at using natural light use the environment you're surrounded by to make your photo's that much more perfect.
They are a husband and wife team so they know how to deal with family members and understand what photo's to get.
They are 2 of the most professional and talented people we've had the privilege of working with.
Marlene and John are the DREAM TEAM. Booking them was one of the best decisions we've ever made. First, our engagement photo session was flawless. They are artists and so talented at what they do. They met us in Venice for the first half of the shoot and then drove all the way to Malibu to shoot more on the beach. Leading up to the big day, they were always available to answer any questions we had. On our wedding day, despite the fact that it was in the middle of July in LA, it was raining! Not only were Marlene and and John so calming, they offered to give us another opporunity to shoot photos if these one's didn't come out how we wanted them. They love each other and they love their work and it really shows. We are so thankful we had them capturing this moment for us. Highly highly recommend!
LOOK NO FURTHER. That's right, you have just found the most amazing wedding photographers EVER. I must admit, I am not so easy to please & I was more than impressed with the Komans. From our first meeting they made sure to answer all of our questions and were really easy to get along with. Throughout our communications they were always very professional, super sweet, and very prompt in every reply. And of course, their photos speak for themselves! They're commonly featured on StyleMePretty and you could be too! They use soft natural lighting and make sure your photos have a variety of shots, romantic, classic, natural, posed, whimsical, fun, wide angles, close ups, you'll have so many beautiful shots to choose from... That will be your biggest problem! My bestie told me when she got her photos back (by another photographer) she only had a few she liked. When we received our shots, it was quite the opposite! Marlene and john work so well together that they capture you looking your best! And they're such a pleasant and sweet couple themselves, it's really easy to be natural and sweet around them too. We truly felt blessed to be working with a team who truly have passion and pride in their talent and hard work. We absolutely love love love all of our photos and I couldn't recommend anyone else to any of my besties! Even when it rained on our wedding day, we missed some shots that we wanted outside, but we were still happy with the photos we got! They were amazing! As if the Komans weren't already our new best friends, they offered us a free post session to make sure we had even more shots together!!!! They really are the greatest and I'm sure you'll agree. This is the day you want to capture so perfectly, and the Komans will do that for you.
We are so thrilled that we chose Koman Photography for our wedding! After I saw all of their beautiful photos on their website, I knew we just had to use them for our big day! As soon as we met Marlene and John we were even happier. These two are so caring, funny, kindhearted and professional. Moreover, they are two of the most talented photographers ever! After seeing a few previews of our pictures on their cameras, I knew we had made the right choice! I am truly astounded by their work. We were also able to spend a lot of time with them taking photos as well. Marlene and John made sure that we made use of every second, taking as many photos as they could. We had so much fun with them and felt completely at ease throughout the day. I cannot say enough great things about these two. Marlene and John, you two are the best!!!!!! Thanks a million!!!! :) We will cherish our beautiful photos forever.
Marlene and John are truly wonderful! We had them for our engagement and wedding pictures last May. They are an amazing couple and extremely talented. Our pictures turned out stunning and we couldn’t be happier. Our family has been extremely happy with all the pictures.
Not only are they great photographers but they are extremely kind and communicating with them was incredibly easy. They had great advice on locations and knew how to make my husband and I at ease in front of the camera. We would definitely recommend them to our friends and family.
Thank you again Marlene and John!
Andrew and I booked John and Marlene to be our photographers for our wedding and it was the best decision we ever made. They are a husband and wife team that have a true passion for what they do and it is clearly illustrated through their photographs. The thing that I love about John and Marlene is their innate way of making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Sometimes, taking pictures in front of people that you just met can be a daunting and uncomfortable task. But during our Engagement Photo Shoot, John and Marlene were able to make the shoot so much fun and we ended up being great friends at the end of the session. Then, when the wedding day came around, Andrew and I were so comfortable around them that taking pictures was highly enjoyable and a breeze.
I would highly recommend to book them as your wedding photographers as it is a decision that Andrew and I are so happy that we made! We will now have the most beautiful and perfect pictures to commemorate our special day.
My husband and I were very happy with the service that the Koman's provided! We are from Oklahoma, but had the wedding in California, so we met with them pretty early into the engagement during the holidays when we were both able to get out to Los Angeles on vacation. They helped us with a payment plan, and were very flexible all around. They worked with us right away, even subbing out an engagement shoot and switching their packages around so that we could afford to get everything we wanted. They were always very sweet and professional, and we loved that they are a husband and wife team because they worked excellent together. My husband and I were intimidated by the camera and we both don't really enjoy being the center of attention; the Koman's were so helpful in getting us out of our shell and remained patient and kind, which really helped us feel comfortable during the pictures. That was so important for us! Many of our guests commented on how friendly they were, especially during the family photos. Our grand entrance was delayed and they were kind enough to stay a over their paid time to make sure they got the shot. Photographers are expensive anywhere you go, but if you find a couple like the Koman's, it makes it all worth it! We haven't seen our photos yet, but I know that they are going to be just beautiful. They are very talented.
Highly recommend this dashing duo. They go the extra mile and are just lovely people. Great photo editing!
Marlene and John are an amazing team! I am VERY picky about photos and had a very specific vision in mind for our engagement photos. When I stumbled across Koman Photography I fell in love and don't feel that anybody else could have done it better. The second we started I felt comfortable with them and had a blast through the entire shoot. I could tell they really cared about each photo they took, and handle their art with such vision and passion. It wasn't just "another shoot", it seemed they really wanted to be there which really lets you rest assured that their passion will be transferred into your entire shoot never leaving you disappointed. Unfortunately they won't be able to shoot our wedding, but I would hire them again in a heartbeat!!!
When I was planning my wedding in 2010, a girlfriend said to not skimp on pictures. She said once the wedding is over you are left with two things--the guy and the pictures! I took this to heart - add into the mix my husband is about the most photo averse man on the planet. It was going to take someone with patience and a lot of skill to properly capture our beautiful day. Marlene and John did all that and more. My wedding photographs were incredible and my final album is a work of art. They are funny, engaging, creative, and talented and if you really want your wedding captured in the moment, in your environment looking happy and relaxed and oh so lovely this is your team. I really cannot properly state how happy you will be to have them capture all your best moments. And yes, Marlene and John will get smiling pictures of those who hate cameras. Miracle workers!
Koman Photography photographed a friend's wedding a couple of years ago, and my husband and I liked their work so much that we knew we wanted them for our own wedding.
Marlene and John were wonderful. They are amazingly professional, and also very warm and personable. And so organized! Several members of my wedding party mistook Marlene for our wedding planner because she generally had a better idea of what was going on and who was where than even me or the groom.
I am generally pretty camera shy, but they did a great job of making me feel comfortable and working around my general awkwardness. Our pictures came out wonderfully, and they were a pleasure to work with. I'll be recommending them everyone.
After meeting with a few photographers, a friend recommended we meet with Koman Photography. We instantly knew they were a cut above the rest and were the only people we would trust to capture our wedding. The result was the most beautiful wedding album and pictures(thank you Marlene and John for always making me feel beautiful in your photos. Given wedding photographers follow you around your whole wedding day, they should be considerate and unobtrusive and they were just that. They captured every key moment and really put a lot of work into making the pictures look amazing. Now that we have a little addition to our family, I cant wait for John and Marlene to photograph us all again. Highly recommended!
Koman Photography is the BEST husband and wife photography team around! Not only do they care about making sure they are capturing your "look" but they understand good angles and lighting so everyone looks great in your pictures. They are also so kind and easy to talk to and they deeply care about making sure their clients are happy. I am SO happy with my wedding/engagement photos that I would HIGHLY recommend Marlene and John to anyone. Both my husband and I found them to be very professional, responsive and on-it. Again, I couldn't be happier with them and their photos – they are the best in class!
John and his wife Marlene are amazing photographers and we were lucky enough to be able to have them as our wedding photographers. Throughout the planning process they were relaxed and helpful. They promptly responded to all of our email questions/worries and put us at ease. They did a great job making us feel at ease while capturing the moment. They can blend in with the wedding to get the best candid photos and when they find a great opportunity for a special shot then make it happen. They were always there when we asked for impromptu portraits with various combinations of friends and family. There were parts of the day, like getting ready, and after the ceremony photos with just me and my new husband that I felt like they really helped me feel in the moment. Thank you Marlene and John for creating such amazing pictures!
Dear John and Marlene, you immediately put us at ease during our intro meeting and we were right not to have any doubt about choosing you. We were lucky to have you both on the day. We have some great photos from various angles - especially during the ceremony when Marlene stayed with me and my Dad on the stairs while John stayed at the front getting shots of the nervous groom...You both blended in so well with all our guests - laughing, putting us at ease and even offering to remove the wrinkles from my husband's grand mother in photos of her which definitely made her day! We were lucky enough to have a very sunny late October wedding day, so after the group photos in front of the Barn, we were able to take a lovely walk around the gardens and the photos have beautifully captured the light and colors and also how much we enjoyed the day. We wouldn't have any hesitation recommending you and we're thrilled with the photos as a memory of our wedding day.
My wife and I were referred to Koman Photography through a friend who also used them for their wedding. We researched many other wedding photographers since this was one of our top priorities for our wedding. We knew we wanted Marlene and John as our wedding photographers the minute we saw their portfolio. Their pictures are beautiful, and they are best at capturing all the best moments, emotions, and lighting.
The wedding pictures turned out amazing, and our album is unreal. Koman Photography did an absolutely phenomenal job with our photos. Everything turned out perfect. Through the entire process of hiring Marlene and John, everything worked out well. They were a pleasure to work with. It was well worth the money for the experience, and finished product we received. I highly recommend Koman Photography.
My husband and I hired John and Marlene as the photographers for our wedding last year. Being very particular about photos in general, I was very picky when deciding on a photographer. I didn't want the run-of-the-mill photos that most people tend to get, especially for our wedding. When I came across Koman Photography’s website I was blown away by their artistic take on their photography. Basically, I fell in love with their work. Browsing through the site I didn't think we would be able to afford them, BUT.... Their prices are INCREDIBLY reasonable. Much more affordable than other photographers in town! Their final product of our wedding was AMAZING! We love our photos!!! Words can't express how happy we are... Their photos truly represent us as a couple. And I must add as a final note- Marlene and John are WONDERFUL to work with!!! It was like they were guests at our wedding!
We had the pleasure of having John and Marlene do our wedding photography. The photos were absolutely amazing, they look like they belong in a magazine! They are masters in Photoshop and all the pictures we received were edited! They do extremely professional work and I would highly recommend them to anyone for wedding photography. Koman Photography is also very affordable, especially for the high quality work you get in return.
This review is way overdue. We had our wedding over a year ago and I still cherish the pictures that they took of us on our day. Every time I look at the pictures, I get really happy. I love these guys. They made our day the most wonderful wedding ever. They are decently priced, and they worked with us and our budget as well. The photo album came out great, and they treated us like kings and queens on our special day. You will not regret having them as your photographer. Their skills, their experience, allowed us to have a guarantee and not worry about what will happen on our day. Thanks Marlene and John!
We planned our wedding around their availability. Need I say more?
Oh okay, fine, I'll say more.
I'm a wedding photographer too, so I knew from the beginning that choosing our photographer would be the single most important decision we would make as we planned our wedding. It was more important than clothes or flowers or even the venue, because none of that compared in value to the ability to relive our wedding memories when we're old and gray. I knew that the images from our wedding would be priceless reminders of all the emotion and moments of our day.
What I wasn't prepared for was how awesome the experience would be.
A friend recommended them and we quickly fell in love with their work. We did an engagement session before our wedding, which I highly recommend, not just because having engagement photos is awesome (we used prints of them as wedding décor and for our guestbook), but it gives you a great opportunity to get to know your photographer.
By the time our wedding day rolled around, we were completely at ease in front of the camera, and Marlene and John blended right in with our people as they covered every angle of our wedding day.
Although we always knew that hiring them would be the best wedding investment we made, it's a total delight now to watch and listen as everyone else realizes it, delightedly soaking up all the memories and emotions of our wedding through their artful documentation. They are incredibly talented at capturing moments and stories through their lenses, and we're thrilled that we can relive our wedding day through their beautiful photographs. We absolutely love our wedding photos, and so does everyone else! Koman Photography truly captured the spirit and story of our day in an artistic, photojournalistic way. We couldn't be happier!
We don't even know how to express our overwhelming gratitude for what John and Marlene did for us, the pictures are beyond amazing! So many of them made us tear up because they so perfectly captured that day. We totally relived all of those dreamy moments because they were able to capture them with such amazing skill, passion and love for people. We love them and couldn't have asked for better photographers, they truly are the best! We are so excited to get them printed and hang them around our house as well as share them with our families. If you're looking for a photographer, you can stop now-you won't find anyone more creative and professional than Koman Photography. They may start off as someone you hire but they will end up being your friends.
I did extensive research to find a wedding photographer. What struck me about Koman Photography’s portfolio was that their photographs repeatedly captured the feeling of beautiful moments. I cannot think of a more important factor on the day of your wedding.
Marlene and John noticeably put all their effort into our wedding day. Many of our guests commented on the number of photos they took and how they seemed to be everywhere. Marlene and John’s experience allows them to create unique photographs. They have endless ideas for scenes and backdrops. Marlene and John are incredibly talented, they are creative and they work hard. Compared to other high quality photographers in Los Angeles, Koman Photography’s prices are reasonable. There is no reason to look any further, Koman Photography is who you want to photograph your wedding!
We met Marlene and John ( koman photography ) about 9 months before our wedding. They showed us their wonderful photographs and albums and we fell in love with their work straight away. We didn't need to look any further for photographers! They are really lovely people to work with, very friendly and professional. They weren’t put off when we told them we didn’t like having our photos taken, which is testimony to their endless patience and positivity. On the day they worked so hard, yet at the same time (in the nicest possible way!) we forgot they were there – which means we have amazing photos of ourselves and our guests that bring back all the emotions of the day, they captured the feelings so well. Our guests all commented how lovely Marlene and John were, and we do not hesitate in recommending them to anyone looking for outstanding photos of their special events.
My husband and I hired Koman Photography (Marlene and John) to photograph our engagement/wedding and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process. Finding a married photography team is an excellent combination when dealing with and photographing a newly married couple! Not only do they understand how to emphasize their talent, but also they know how to effectively work together as a husband and wife.
They are extremely talented and captured our wedding and engagement images better then we ever could have expected. We have been telling all of our friends and family about them, but the pictures really sell themselves. We could not be more pleased with our experience with Marlene and John and will recommend them to anyone and everyone.
We used Kiman Photography for our engagement, wedding, and trash the dress shoot. The quality of the pictures we received were far too good for the little price you pay. They are such a sweet couple and turkey enjoy photography. They make you feel so comfortable and carefree during the entire shoot. I cannot wait until my next bug life event to use them in!
Marlene and John are absolutely magnificent photographers. They were wonderful to work with, super fun, and everyone at my wedding loved them. People cannot get enough of the photos they took for us - they are unbelievably gorgeous. I couldn't have asked for better photographers - I recommend them to everyone I know!
When all is said and done, the pictures are all you have & these are the pictures you want. Marlene and John did a great job. The pictures were absolutely beautiful. They captured our amazing day with such creative and beautiful photos. Every time I look at them I smile from ear to ear. We had so many good photos to choose from. They took so many photos in different locations at our venue which was wonderful. We had so many good ones! The packages are reasonable so don't let this fool you - Koman Photography does a phenomenal job.
I can't even begin to express how pleased Thomas and I were with the photography service you provided for our wedding. From the engagement photo shoot to the wedding day, you made it such a fun experience for all of us! I had told you at our initial meeting about how I was never happy with any photos of myself, but you changed all of that! When I saw the beautiful engagement shots that you had done, I knew the wedding shots would be fantastic. You designed our album to tell a beautiful story of an amazing day that we will cherish forever! Nothing was missing! Viewing the proofs online was great as well! It made sharing the memories and ordering enlargements so easy! Thank you again for everything, I will continue to recommend you to friends and family!
Marlene and John shot our Wedding 05/12/2013. What can I say about them that hasn't been already said- they are professional, friendly, very organized, down to earth people and very talented. I was really happy to hear that they were available for our wedding so I immediately put a deposit down. They had done another friend's wedding the previous year and that couple had nothing but positive things to say about them as well.
We did an engagement session and we had been a little nervous beforehand, but once we got started with John and Marlene’s directions the day was really fun and easy and it just confirmed for us that we had chosen the right photographers!
The photos from the e-session and the wedding are so amazing and we've gotten so many compliments about them. They have such an artistic style and use so many interesting angles that make your photos look so incredible. Some of our favorite photos are some from when we had no idea they were even taking any shots, even one where we thought we were just walking from one point to another in the garden. I had also been worried about the ceremony, because we had been to a few weddings where the photographer was moving all around the front of the ceremony so that a lot of what I remember from those ceremonies was just all the movement and intrusiveness of the photographer. However, this was not the case at all with John and Marlene.
They have such a great way of capturing the feeling of the day, the emotion, the love, and the happiness all in still photographs. Everything is just easy when working with them, where you don't have to worry about anything. After the e-session and the wedding we really feel more like friends with Marlene and John (than just a client/vendor relationship).
We wholeheartedly recommend Koman Photography and have already referred a couple of newly engaged couples to them.
John and Marlene were recommended to us by our wedding venue. As soon as my fiancé and I saw the pictures on their website, we fell in love and booked immediately. We met up with them a few weeks before the wedding to go over everything and scout out the area for fun shots. They were so friendly and easy to talk to and get along with. On the day of our wedding, Marlene and John were both great and so easy to work with. They made everyone comfortable and the photos came out incredible. They really captured the happiness of the wedding and got great shots of every single person who attended. We are obsessed with our photos and can't thank them enough. I whole-heartedly recommend Koman Photography for your wedding or engagement photos!
We were extremely amazed and appreciative of the photography work John and Marlene provided for our wedding and engagement session. They offer very straightforward packages that give you the flexibility of choosing exactly what you want. Perhaps there may be photography teams who charge slightly less but that is most likely because the quality of their work in no way compares to Koman Photography.
I can't say enough good things about Koman Photography! John and Marlene are very personable, professional, flexible, and take amazing quality pictures.
My husband and I felt very comfortable with them. They also had great pointers for our wedding timeline. I would definitely recommend them
My fiancé and I chose Koman Photography for our engagement photos and I couldn't be happier that we did. We went into the photo session so nervous because we had never taken professional photos like this before and they did such an amazing job guiding us and making us feel comfortable. Not to mention, our photos came out absolutely beautiful and I have received so many compliments! Highly recommend Koman Photography!
We absolutely LOVE Marlene and John Koman! They are a husband a wife team that do an amazing job! They truly put time and love in all that they do! We did our engagement shoots, wedding, and will be also doing a trash the dress shoot! They are so sincere and amazing at what they do! Affordable and with immense quality and care!
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