About this vendor
We created La Vie Studios on the promise that we’ll put our clients first - always. Based in Miami, FL, great service is our top priority and we want to make sure you get nothing but the best from the moment you get in touch.
Ultimately the photos and videos are what you’re here for. Those are our pride and joy, and how we make sure to get those fun, romantic, candid photos is by establishing a great relationship with you. Trust us in our process and this will be fun!
We hope all that translates as you check out the wonderful moments in our portfolio that we’re so very proud to have captured. Now don’t be shy; we’re excited to hear from you!
If we seem like your jam, connect with us!
It’s an honor to even be considered. ❤️
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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La Vie and their entire team were exceptional from start to finish as our wedding photographers. From the initial consultation through two days of wedding events, including photographs at a church wedding, welcome party, hair and make up, first looks, and a big gregarious reception capturing so many exceptional moments and personalities.
Their photographers, Jose and Casey Marie, are so professional, unintrusive, all knowing, and everywhere making every aspect of the experience exceptional.
They are incredibly talented professionals. Their professional demeanors helped alleviate any nerves we may have had, allowing us to relax and enjoy the moments fully. They were attentive to our needs and preferences and help guide us to obtain some fabulous photos. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to client satisfaction truly sets them apart.
Overall, I cannot recommend Jose highly enough. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will not only capture stunning images but also provide an unparalleled experience, look no further.
Lesley Rhyne
From the moment we first spoke with the team at La Vie Studios, we knew we were in good hands. Jose and his crew were responsive, fun, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, they captured beautiful, vibrant photos that truly reflected the joy and excitement of our celebration. Even our guests commented on how nice and fun the photography and videography team was to work with. Jose and his team went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable and had an amazing experience. We could not be happier with the final photos and videos - the quality of their work is simply stunning. Hire Jose and the La Vie Studios team - you won't regret it!
If you have stumbled across Jose and his team at La Vie Studios for your wedding, honestly congrats and look no further because they are the team you want and need for your wedding! My husband and I got married in Key Largo, Florida in February and hired La Via for both our photography and videography for our big day. We also had Jose shoot our engagement photos in Miami and they were absolutely stunning - we knew we had made the right decision for the wedding.
When the wedding day came, Jose + his team were phenomenal. They captured every single detail perfectly and just how we wanted. My husband and I knew photos were important to us, but wanted more candid shots than super posed ones, as that is more our style. Jose and the team nailed it - he said from our first initial call that he was there to make our wedding day just how we wanted it and he did just that. We wanted to take the time to get those great shots, but more importantly, we wanted to spend time with our friends and family and capture those moments. Jose made sure that is exactly what happened.
We got our sneak peak pics back before we even woke up the next day and our sneak peak wedding video was not too long after we were back from our honeymoon. Delivery of all of our photos was so timely as well - I have heard horror stories from other brides having to wait SO LONG to get theirs back. Not with La Vie.
I literally was sobbing at the end of our wedding because of how much fun we had and how much his team had made us feel totally ourselves (but also like the beauty queen/king you are supposed to feel like on your wedding day)! I could write a novel on how much La Vie and their team made our wedding day absolutely perfect but I will surely run out of my word limit soon. Bottom line, if you want photos and videos that are exactly the way you picture your wedding day - you have to hire La Vie Studios! They listen, they're fun, they're friendly, they're professional and you'll want to figure out a way to be friends with them after your day has come and gone :)
I am not even sure where to start considering every single moment with La Vie Studios was above and beyond any expectations I could dream of. If I could give them 6 stars, I would. From the first call with Jose, I knew La Vie Studios was the only option for my wedding photography/videography. I am uncomfortable behind the camera, I don't generally enjoy taking photos but I knew I would I wanted wedding photos/videos to last a lifetime. Jose and his team made me feel so natural behind the camera, their process and energy took away all anxieties I've ever had about taking photos. We had three little kids in our families as well that needed to be included in the photos and their team did an incredible job with them, too. The entire process alone is worth hiring La Vie Studios... but then we got our photo album and videos... again, they somehow exceeded anything we could've imagined. I couldn't even believe that was us and our wedding I was looking at while scrolling through the gallery. Every shot was INCREDIBLE, we couldn't be more obsessed. There is NO other option for your photography/videographer needs than La Vie Studios, seriously! 10/10 recommended!
We can’t thank Jose and the La Vie team enough for the absolutely incredible job they did capturing our wedding day! We are beyond thrilled with our photos—they are truly everything we could have hoped for and more.
I’ve heard so many friends say they were disappointed with their wedding photos, but we feel the exact opposite. Every moment, every emotion, and every important person was beautifully documented, telling a complete story of our day.
I’ve already spent hours reliving each moment through these stunning images, and I know we will cherish them forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding in the most authentic and beautiful way, look no further. Highly, highly recommend!
We are beyond thrilled with the incredible work Jose did for our wedding! From the very first time we met him, we knew we had made the right choice. His calm and laid-back nature instantly put us at ease, and his ability to capture the perfect moments with such a fun, relaxed vibe made the entire experience so enjoyable.
The shots he captured are nothing short of breathtaking. Every image tells a story, from the candid moments to the breathtaking portraits. We’ve been getting non-stop compliments from our family and friends about how beautiful and unique the photos are!
We cannot thank Jose and his team enough for his talent, patience, and professionalism. He truly exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful to have had him as part of our special day. If you're looking for someone who will not only take incredible photos but also make you feel at ease and have fun during the process, we wholeheartedly recommend La Vie Studios!
Thank you, Jose, for capturing memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
Jose and the La Vie team were incredible on our wedding day, his demeanor was so calm throughout the day, made us feel incredibly comfortable and had the right sense of urgency to get all of the right shots. While our wedding was only a few days ago we already received a few previews and cannot wait to see how everything else turns out but we just know it’s going to be AMAZING. All of our family and friends loved Jose’s energy and we couldn’t be happier to have put our trust in him, his team and above all his talent!
La Vie Studios took the photos for our wedding last March and they came out great. My wife and I typically don't like posing for photos, but they made the entire experience so enjoyable. We would recommend them to anyone getting married in south Florida.
Working with La Vie and Jose for our wedding was an absolute dream. From when I first reached out I loved their energy, and obviously their work. There was such great attention to detail and the photos came out better than I could have imagined. Jose was such a pleasure to work with! Not only do you want someone who has an amazing eye for photo opps (which he does!), but I never thought about how important it is to love their vibe as well. You're spending 8+ hours of your wedding day with the photographer, Jose & his team were super professional while also adding to the good vibes! I could not recommend La Vie & Jose more!
There are not enough words to describe how amazing our experience with La Vie was. From engagement shoot to wedding day, the team made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and delivered the MOST amazing photos we could have ever imagined. Everything was delivered in an online album in a timely manner, and edited to perfection! I wish there was an option for more than 5 ⭐️ - do not hesitate with booking La Vie!
La Vie Studios is truly a one of a kind wedding photography team. They were able to work with us and capture our wedding in such a vibrant and unique way that truly captured the essence of the day. They captured everything from us getting ready, to the ceremony, to the after party and so much more. Just about every one of our guests got a beautiful photo. I highly recommend them for all your wedding photography and videography needs.
We had a great experience working with Jose, Jess, and the whole team. We hired them for photo and video for both our rehearsal and day of. They truly were calm professionals who capture the essence of the day and how you’re feeling in that moment. They are a fun bunch and I can’t wait to see the whole album and final full length movie they’ve constructed. The day itself went without a hitch because of their timeliness and professionalism and their dedication to their work. They are worth every single penny. We truly are grateful for them!
I am SO happy I found La Vie Studios!!!
Truth be told, I was a tough cookie when it came to our wedding photography. I went through every photographer's portfolio recommended by our planner (not an exaggeration) before I found Jess at La Vie Studios.
It was very important to me to find a photography team that captured me and my husband authentically, had strong photo composition skills, told the story of the day, and honestly one that we meshed well with. It was also important they were familiar with some Orthodox Jewish customs of our day. We got all of that and more.
We had an engagement shoot with Jess at Spanish River Library in Boca. She made us laugh and I saw us captured exactly as I had hoped in her photos. No awkward hands or weird poses here! These initial pictures made my parents teary.
During our wedding day, Jess, Jose, and Nico arrived timely and ready to get started! Our venue was new to them and I appreciated the fresh set of eyes taking our photos. Our wedding day had a hiccup with a minor injury on my part, resulting in me leaving for the doctor for an hour and a half. At one point, I was laying on a couch resting my arm and Jess asked, "Do you want pictures of this too?" I laughed and said, "Yes! It's part of the day!" In the craziness of it all, I appreciated that she asked and was able to read the room. In my absence, they continued taking as many pictures of our family formals as possible. I previously sent her the family formals list (a very long list as my husband is one of five and they're all married with kids). Jess grouped them efficiently so we could hammer them out!
Jess was assigned to me, our moms, and the bridesmaids while Jose was with my husband, our dads, and the groomsmen/brothers. It's been a week since our wedding and I'm still getting "MY MAN JOSE!" text messages when sharing out our sneak peeks and teasers. And UGH they are such teasers!!
I'm so thankful to have had Jess, Jose, and Nico as our photography team. I'd use them again in a heartbeat!!
Choosing Jose and La Vie Studios for our wedding was the best decision we made for the wedding hands-down!!! They made coordinating and planning a timeline effortless and smooth, which was super helpful while planning the wedding myself. Every single picture we have is a winner, beautiful, personal, and frame-worthy! I've only had the pictures back for about a week and have already received several comments that they're the best wedding pictures anyone's ever seen, and I agree. On top of that, Jose was incredibly personable, funny, creative, and professional and worked insanely hard throughout the day to capture all the perfect moments! He was working very hard, but also felt like a part of the party interacting with the guests and family. My new husband and I are both pretty awkward photo subjects and he made it feel effortless and comfortable (which, trust me, is a struggle)! I cannot emphasize enough how gorgeous every single picture we have turned out!
Jose and La Vie Studios get 10 out of 5 stars in my book-- we are incredibly grateful and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who needs professional photography or is planning an event!
Jess, Jose and the whole La Vie team are dream photographers!! Their work speaks for itself with the simple, elegant, pure moments they capture. My experience with Jess from the first time I reached out was nothing short of perfect- she, as well as the team, were kind and very devoted to making our day special. They captured all the special moments and made pictures feel easy and were always there to guide us and our families through the day. They are dedicated, passionate, kind and so so talented.
Having a photographer capture moments that you will look back on for the rest of your life is imperative and I would look for them to capture this moment time and time again. I can’t ever thank them enough and if you are looking for a photographer you won’t find anyone better than La Vie!!
With all of the many many decisions there are to make in wedding planning, hiring a really great photographer was #1 on the priority list for me. After scanning many.. MANY options, I fell in love with the unique, gorgeous photography style La Vie Studios provides. I reached out and right away I had a call set up with Jess, who would later become our lead photographer 😉. By the end of that call I knew I wanted La Vie Studios to photograph our wedding. Jess was so fun and easy to talk to, her personality drew us in and made me feel like I had known her for years. Whenever I had a question she would cheerfully respond to me & it was always such a big help. When tour wedding day finally came, Jess and her team were beyond incredible. So professional, talented, and absolute bosses at navigating the craziness that comes with the morning of the wedding. Jess even went beyond her duties and wore many hats on our day, helping in many occasions, even at one point helping by putting a memory bouquet charm on my bridal bouquet when I didn’t have the time to. It was so pleasant to have them as our photographers, I did not need to worry for a second about anything being missed, Jess knew just where to be and when and got every shot we’d wanted. If all of that isn’t already enough to explain why you should book them, let me tell you our mouths were on the FLOOR when we received our wedding photo previews about 24 hour later. We were able to share photos right away and received so many compliments! The photos are so gorgeous I literally cried when I went through them at that’s just the previews! hahaha. Jess and her team captured our day so beautifully. I will never forget it. Jess, Thank you for being such a huge part of our day and capturing these memories that we will look back on for the rest of our lifetime. Words can’t express our gratitude! 🤍🫶🏻
Jose is the absolute BEST photographer ever!! He did the pictures for my wedding and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined.
He took such beautiful photographs capturing every detail on the best day of our lives.
He captured the day perfectly from beginning to end and it was a pleasure to have him a part of it!
Hope to use him in the future for many more special events!
Jose and the La Vie Team could not have been more incredible on our big day. Even for an insanely indecisive person like myself, La Vie was an easy choice and one I did not hesitate to make. In fact, La Vie Studios was the very first vendor we booked for our wedding. After seeing Jose's gallery from a friend's engagement at Vizcaya (our venue), we knew that there was no one else to shoot our wedding. Jose and the La Vie Team were just a fantastic resource for us and provided us guidance throughout the entire planning process and day of - they are almost planners and photographers/videographers all in one. The Team made sure to capture every single moment of our day and made it possible for us to relive the best day over and over again. My husband and I would choose La Vie Studios a million times over. THANK YOU Jose and the incredible team, we are so grateful for these precious memories you've captured for us.
When I started booking vendors for my wedding I prioritized which ones were most important to me, which for me, was the photographer. I did a lot of research, and finally found la vie studios. The uniqueness of their photos really stood out to me. From the first time I contacted Jose at La Vie studios, he was so quick to respond and so friendly.
Jose and Jess are both so sweet. They were a lot of fun to photograph with and made me feel super comfortable. They were organized and always running on time or ahead of schedule. As the bride, I figured we would probably spend all of cocktail hour taking pictures. But they were able to get all of the pictures we asked for and sooo many more so we were able to attend the cocktail hour with everyone else. During the reception you hardly notice they are there taking pictures of you because they feel like another guest at the wedding.
Finally, the picture of our wedding couldn't be more perfect. Looking at them, I feel like I can relive the whole wedding day. The captured every little detail. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out!
Jose and his team did an AMAZING job!! They are seriously worth every penny. Not only are the pictures breathtaking but the videos are perfection!!! I cannot recommend them enough seriously. They were also amazing to work with and everyone on their team made us feel so comfortable on our day. So nice and easy to work with
La Vie Studios is nothing short of amazing! They go above and beyond! While planning they were always professional, quick to reply, friendly and organized. On the day of, they helped keep me calm when we were severely behind schedule due to hair and makeup delays. They let me know we weren’t that far behind and caught us up fairly close to the intended timeline before I realized the time while still capturing all the photos I wanted and fitting in really awesome shots they had in mind. The entire group of photographers is so friendly and fun, and they were on top of everything the whole day. They capture amazing portraits shots of family as well as the fun of the reception. We even received a sneak peek just two weeks after the wedding! I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos and video, as so far they all turned out excellent. I would 100% select them again for my wedding, their work is priceless and they truly helped make my wedding day perfect!
I had the incredible pleasure of working with Jose and his team. If you are looking for a photographer/videographer- STOP YOUR SEARCH! Because you have found them-they are by far some of the best I have ever worked with. Super kind, professional and very very talented.
Highly recommend them!
When my fiancé and I discussed what was most important to us about our wedding, I said food and she said pictures. I’m glad I listened to her because Jose and La Vie studios were incredible. They were so fun to work with and the pictures came out amazing. They kept us on time and got some very cool and unique shots. They were super organized, talented and professional. It became very clear that they are in a league of their own. Thank you so much. Highest of regards in my book.
An amazing team and just really great people to work with. We were lucky enough to have Tara photograph our wedding! Tara and the entire La Vie team were responsive, flexible, professional, fun, and reliable. What more can you ask for? It is also nice to support young professionals who are killing it!! I highly recommend La Vie if you are looking for a photographer in the South Florida area.
I am so lucky to have La Vie Studio capture my wedding day. Jose was so easy to work with and very easy to communicate with leading up to our special day. His team was kind, timely and professional. Every single photo from the wedding was perfection. I have had so many family and friends reach out to me to get their information based on their friendliness on the day of and after reviewing the images they captured. Your wedding photos and video are the memory of your wedding, and this team is worth every penny! 100/10 would recommend.
We hired La Vie Studios for our wedding in December 2020 for both photo and video (we also had them do our engagement shoot in 2019). Jose was our dedicated photog and he was great, very friendly, lots of fun, professional, and a great artistic eye. He and his team were wonderful at the wedding and guests commented on how great the photographers were. They were flexible on adding some additional hours of coverage last minute (in addition to moving the entire event 9 months due to the pandemic). We love the photos and the short video clip that we've seen so far and would not hesitate to strongly recommend La Vie Studios to anyone!!
There are not enough words to describe how happy I was choosing La Vie Studios for my Wedding. The most important vendor other than my planner was my photographer & videographer. My grandfather was a professional photographer and he passed in January of 2020 and it was made very apparent that I needed to find "the one" for our photographer & videographer because he left such an imprint on my life for photo & video. When I did the inquiry with La Vie Studios I spoke to Jose and booked with him shortly after and then we were assigned to Jess. Both of them were so happy and helpful throughout the entire process. I fell in love with their galleries and getting to know Jess throughout the year. She was extremely helpful. We would email & text at any given hour. She would provide suggestions and recommendations when it came to our engagement shoot. Honestly, she won me with the gifs she would use in her emails and on their website. I felt like I was speaking to a true person who was always extremely professional at the same time rather than a robot only wanting to shoot photos and be serious. Jess is a fun & free spirited soul and she made us so feel so comfortable and at ease with everything going on. She was such a blast to work with. On the day of our wedding I was so happy to see her and she continued to make us laugh throughout the day. She was taking photos even on the dancefloor. All of my guests commented on how amazing my photographer was! They got to see the personality through the camera and that in itself shows her dedication. Jess, you continue to WOW us even after our event. Our engagement shoot was postponed a number of times due to my job and the venue I wanted to shoot at. She was extremely responsive and there for me through it all. Her turn around time is amazing! For our engagement shoot she had the pictures ready in about a week as we took the photos like 3-4 weeks before the wedding! Again, she surprised us and sent a preview of some wedding day photos in less than 5 days! It was so nice to see and reminded us of how happy we were choosing La Vie. We are so excited to see the rest soon. We plan on hiring La Vie Studios for future celebrations. The energy we felt with them was absolutely amazing. It was so wonderful to meet such an amazing team and value them as a vendor. You will not regret hiring them!!
<3 The Rosenfield's
La Vie Photography was professional, accommodating, and excellent from start to finish! We were planning our wedding during the Covid crisis so, regrettably, we weren’t able to interview our vendors in person. When I reached out to La Vie, Jess immediately planned a call with me to discuss my needs and any questions I had. She took her time and answered all my questions and laid out the various options and packages. After our conversation, she immediately provided me with a quote breaking down all services I’d requested. We opted for an engagement shoot and eight hours of wedding photography. La Vie’s associate, Tara, was our photographer for the engagement session and the wedding, and she was exceptional! Because of Covid concerns, we had to change the date of our engagement session numerous times. La Vie could not have been more understanding! When we finally had the session, Tara made us both feel so comfortable and at ease. We had a blast at the shoot and could not have been happier with the photos!! As for the wedding, we’ve only seen teasers so far, but they are stunning!! If you’re looking for professional, pleasant photographers who take gorgeous photos, I wholeheartedly recommend La Vie.
Completely wonderful experience working with La Vie Studios for my Key Largo wedding. They are so easy to work with, -- interacting beautifully with our crazy family on the day of and pulling off shots I never even realized they were taking because of how unobtrusive their style is! Their work is so gorgeous, vibrant and happy. I am completely blown away by the photos they sent us and cannot possibly recommend them enough! Thank you!
We are so happy that we chose La Vie Studios to photograph our wedding. We booked them before the pandemic and Jose and Jess were with us every step of the way. Although it didn't turn out to be the wedding we initially planned (pre-COVID19), the pictures they took will forever document the amazing night we celebrated our marriage with our family. Jose and Jess are incredible and you feel like you've known them your entire life. They were definitely apart of our family the entire day and I couldn't be happier with choosing La Vie.
We received the sneak peek a few days after the wedding and were obsessed. We just received the full gallery and can't stop scrolling through the pictures and reliving our special night. I'm in love! Jose and Jess captured all of the special moments surrounded by our loved ones. We are having the hardest time choosing our favorites to print and put up in our new house!
y wedding was postponed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My fiance and i decided instead of postponing everything indefinitely, we'd throw a small ceremony in a family member's backyard. Jose and Jess worked with us on their original proposal and not only gave us amazing engagement photos, also split the time from our package to cover our backyard wedding and agreed to honor their original price for the eventual party, when those are allowed again. The photos are as good as all the other reviewers say, but more importantly, Jose is so positive and so on board with all your ideas. He made us feel like fun, goofy, beautiful geniuses. Also, every single woman and gay man at our backyard event asked me for his number. He is too handsome to be behind the camera.
If you're on the fence between La Vie and another photographer, and you want to know your photographer will be a partner to you on your big day or event, go with La Vie. They are more than just excellent photographers. They are excellent people.
I would give La Vie 10 stars if I could! Jess and Jose were amazing!! They are so nice l and extraordinary in their profession . They captured our fairytale wedding in photos and video. I can’t express how unbelievably grateful we are for them. Jess was awesome, she made me feel comfortable and captured formal and candid moments with ease. La Vie takes great time and effort into each wedding photo. THANK YOU Jess and Jose! I will definitely choose you again for future events.
La Vie Studios deserves the highest rating possible!! We knew from the first time we met them that they were the ones we wanted for our wedding day. We saw their work so we already had high expectations, yet they still exceeded them! Not only are we in love with all of the pictures they captured, but they treat you like long-lost friends the whole time which majorly helps people like us who are awkward behind a camera (and also makes it a blast!). They knew exactly how to work with us so that you couldn’t even tell we’re awkward & gave clear directions that we desperately needed. They even kept us on our timeline and reminded us to take the pictures we had requested when we forgot. I will forever recommend them to everyone that needs photographers. Jess and Jose, we are forever grateful. Our pictures look like works of art and action shots instead of only portraits which was exactly what we were looking for. The pictures perfectly bring back all the memories and emotions and I could rant and rave about how they are the best in the business all day long!
We got married last month and Jose was our lead photographer and we were lucky to also have Jess as our photographer for our chapel ceremony and all I can say is WOW! Jose also did our engagement pics and from meeting him that day, I knew our pictures would turn out to be everything we every imagined and they sure did! Jose and Jess are extremely patient, professional and respond in the click of an eye. They are also super down to ear and HILARIOUS! Great photography team. I have recommended them to everyone I know!
The folks at La Vie Studios are fairy godparents because they make your dreams come true. Please hire them. They are 1000% worth it.
They are the perfect combo of professionalism and playfulness. At our wedding they communicated effectively and kindly with everyone for the formal photos and played along with the candid moments as they happened. They also had an eye for some truly incredible shots which brings me to my next point.
The final product, the photos, are incredible. I’m the biggest critic of photos of myself but I feel so beautiful in the photos La Vie Studios took. Trust them when they ask to take a shot because they have a vision that knows no bounds. These are truly beautiful and magical photos and with the wedding day itself being such a blur, it is SO nice to have these as a reminder.
Jess and Jose = the best ever! Who would have thought that randomly meeting at the tiniest wedding expo ever would have resulted in me finding the two most perfect photographers?! Humble, kind, real, and talented are just a few words I would use to describe Jess, Jose and the La Vie Studios team. From the capturing all the special moments before the wedding to always being everywhere during the ceremony and reception, Jess and Rey made my husband and me feel so comfortable. I have been thoroughly impressed by not only the quality of the photography, but by the quality of those that make the photography possible. To Jess, Jose and the La Vie Studios team, thank you so much for your hard work, dedication, and overall awesomeness!
There is no better out there I have no doubt! From the first conversation to the day of and now seeing our pictures, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Professional, punctual and the best at what they do. Their photos have already brought back so many special moments that get lost in the chaos of the day.
Our guests and vendors alike cannot say enough about how amazing the photos are, in addition Jose and team as great people left a lasting impression. The most advice I got while planning was on the photographer and if that is the benchmark for success, we hit a grand slam!
We truly cannot say enough great things about Jess (photography) and Daniel (videography). It's wonderful when you have a team who is professional, fun, patient, and freakin' talented. It was genuinely a joy to work with Jess from start to finish in the entire process. We are beyond in love with our pictures and videos - from beautiful portraits to ridiculous candids, everything is perfectly captured. Thank you so incredibly much for being one of the very best parts of our day!
Ok, so there is no way I can top Holly's novel because she hit every point I wanted to mention and more! So here is a short sequel to her novel lol.
So our experience with La Vie Studios is so beautifully intricate that we have to call it MAGIC! My fiance and I were in a long-distance relationship the majority of our engagement, so Jess and Jose accommodated our first meeting to be via Whats App Video Chat. Our conversation with Jess and Jose has been one of the highlights of our wedding journey. We felt like we were adopted into their family and interacted like long-lost Cuban primos that laughed, joked, and collaborated well! We knew that if a What's app chat made us feel such genuine vibes that we did not have to look any further. We booked immediately and did not regret our decision to research any other photographers. They are that OUTSTANDING! During that convo, we mentioned that we wanted to do our engagement session in the big city of NYC, and Jose was so onboard! During our NYC trip, Jose knew how to balance professional and fun so well! We hit all our NYC favorite spots that day, and it did not feel like we were being photographed.
Jose cracked jokes and had this way of making us smile that it felt so natural. We just had a blast that trip and would do it all over again! If you plan an NYC engagement or wedding, ask Jose where to find the best banana pudding, it's delicious! Our engagement pictures were on another level, and we can't wait to showcase them in our NYC apartment soon! In between our engagement and wedding, we stayed connected to Jess and Jose via Instagram and FB, stalking them and going gaga over their work, which speaks volumes for itself (such great talent). Come our wedding day; the La Vie team did not come short of their amazingness. They came through for us and treated us, once again, like family! One of our guests came up to us and commented on how spiffy Jess and Jose looked and how well they treated our guests! Their videography team was professional, funny, and so kind! We just got our sneak peek a week after the wedding, which is MAGICAL on their part because they are busy busy busy! There is an emotion that my husband and I get when we saw our first wedding pictures because they captured the best day of our lives so well!
We appreciate Jess and Jose so much and love them for who they are, what they stand for, their work ethic, their charisma, and their ability to walk into a room with humbleness, joy, professionalism, and genuineness! It is hard to find people like Jess and Jose, and we will forever treasure them and brag about them for years to come! They will forever be part of our Sotolongo family, and we will always turn to them to capture the best moments of our lives!
I can't say enough amazing things about Jose & Jess. From when I first reached out with 100 questions and Jess was patient, sweet, and welcoming. To my engagement shoot with Jose which was such a great and fun experience. My husband and I are not use to taking pictures but Jose did an amazing job of making us feel comfortable & made us laugh. Then to my wedding day, where I could not ask for a better photography team. Added zero stress and caught amazing moments.
Besides being great people, their work is magnificent !
I'll start with this to save you time and effort in planning, in case you don't have time to read my novel of praise… Book La Vie Studios for photo and video… for your wedding, proposal, or anything special you want captured forever… just do it. & now for my novel of praise.
My husband did a ton of research before his surprise proposal and found/chose Jose at La Vie Studios to capture it.
From day one of our engagement and wedding planning journey La Vie Studios never ceased to amaze us and were the first to make us feel right at home in Miami. Literally right away Jose seemed like a friend we’d known for years. No awkward posing, uncomfortable, miserably long unnatural photos. Also, for everyone who hates photos – my groom can testify how painless they make it (and all the guys said ‘Amen’). Jose and Jess (& all La Vie Studios squad) are the best vibes to surround yourself with and just good people, never making you feel judged or like a stranger. They were by far the first vendor we booked, as it was by far the most obvious choice. They even helped us out with recommendations for other vendors we struggled to find. They are great with communication, responding to emails/texts as promptly as if you’re their closest friend and only client. Even though they actually have a zillion clients because they’re incredible. Their turn around time is impressive to say the least. We received our engagement sneak peak within 48 hours of the surprise session and the full gallery not much longer after. Our (very generous) wedding sneak peak was in our inbox within days and the huge full photo gallery/ all videos were emailed to us about 5 weeks after the wedding. & the end result photos and videos? We’re obsessed. Their attention to detail is unreal. I can't count how many comments we've received about how our photos should be in a magazine.
Now… All this speaks about their amazing character, work, talent, professionalism, and devotion to their clients; but most importantly, they captured my husband and I in the most precious moments of our lives. They captured priceless forever memories from the moment my husband got down on one knee to our last tear-filled wedding dance. Nothing forced, nothing unnatural, just us and truly us, our love, our laughs, our friends and family, how much fun we (and everyone) had, our crazy dance moves, our biggest memories and tiniest most special fleeting moments, our uniquely us forever love story. Their work will fill our homes and our best days, and when we face challenges, one look at the true love they captured will remind us exactly why we’re on this journey together.
We just had the most amazing time with La Vie Studios! Our wedding photos that we just received couldn't come out better! Plus, their turnaround was so quick!! We worked with Jess & Ena, they were both so lovely, fun, and professional and always had a smile on! Before we decided to go with La Vie, we went thru about 100, narrowed it down, but their portfolio speaks for themselves! For those of you who are not in Miami looking for great photographers for your special day, look no further! Yes, I was a little worried at first booking from New York, where competition is super high here, but their work stood out from the rest! As soon as we booked them they also booked their flights just as quickly, and was updated with what was happening! I did not have to worry about a single thing which is always a plus when you're a bride juggling a million other things! We miss you guys already! Thank you so much for capturing our special day!
Jess & Jose were beyond amazing!! From our engagements pics to our wedding day they were incredible at capturing our special moments perfectly. They are so much fun to work with and easily assemble through email or text. They had a great time with us and helped us feel really natural in front of the camera. Captured the best pictures imaginable, absolutely love them
I was referred to La Vie Studios by our wedding planner and when I looked at their Instagram page I loved their style of photography. When you meet with them, Jess and Jose put you at ease, you know you are in great hands. Working with Jess for our engagement photos was an absolute pleasure and our pictures came out gorgeous! There were so many "Frame Worthy" pics! On our wedding day they were relentlessly attentive at capturing all the details so we can remember everything from our happiest day yet! They did an extraordinary job and we truly loved working with them.
I could not be happier with my decision to hire Jose and Jess! One of the most important thing for us was to have a really great photographer, and so I did a lot of research into the photographers. From the first moment to the last, working with La Vie was an outstanding experience.
-First, the actual reasons we hired them---the photos!
I loved the style of the team from the get go. Jose and Jess capture the most important moments, but they also take candid shots that speak volumes about the day---more than any portrait could. The photos are also beautiful, in an artistic and journalistic style that I loved. Technically La Vie also knows what they are doing---after looking at countless photographers, La Vie were the only ones who captured even low light photos with grace. We got some gorgeous pics back and I am so happy with the result.
-Second, professionalism -
The team are true professionals. From the first to last moment, La Vie were super professional. I had a lot of questions throughout the process of hiring the photographer and Jose and Jess spent quite a bit of time answering my questions, always professionally and patiently. I also asked for certain things to be negotiated in the contract and Jose and Jess took all my requests seriously and respectfully. At the wedding they were on time and even stayed a little later as we had some problems that caused the wedding to be delayed. Everyone commented on what pros they were.
-Third, fun attitude-
This last one is less important. It wasn't on my list of requirements to work with a fun team. But Jose and Jess brand themselves as fun and creative---and they are. And it makes the whole process much more enjoyable.
PS: So impressed was everyone with La Vie that my wedding planner put them on their list of preferred vendors after working with them on my wedding!
Def recommend La Vie Studios for beautiful, artistic photos and a stress-free experience.
I had the pleasure of working with Jose and Jess from La Vie Studios at a wedding at Fairchild Garden. They had great attention to detail and a high level of professionalism. They were really easy to work with and got all the necessary photos in without skipping a beat. Their turnaround time was impressive and their images were simply spectacular! I would not hesitate to recommend Jess and Jose for your wedding or event.
Hi highly recommend these very talented and amazing photographers.
I got married on March 23rd and met with both Jose and Jess before hand. They were very accommodating, had great energy and were very easy going. I trusted their artistic talent and experience right away.
The end product was magnificent. The pictures were beautiful and we even received a sneak peak with many pictures just a few days after our wedding. This allowed me to print thank you cards quickly with pictures of my husband and I.
The quality of the pictures is just so perfect. Their artistic vision is beautiful and above all I was happy I could trust the team with my wedding pictures. I gave very little guideline because they are the best and know what they are doing.
I will hire them again and HIGHLY recommend them :)
We loved working with La Vie Studios for our destination wedding in Miami Beach in April 2019. Jess and Jose are the most talented, fun, easy-going, and downright hilarious photography duo! What first caught our eye was the beautiful composition and liveliness of their photos – they were capturing the art in life and not projecting art onto life, a subtle distinction that made them stand out from other companies. Also, the vibrancy of colors and expert manipulation of natural light gave their photos a sun-soaked distinctly MIAMI vibe that we wanted to capture on our special day. We worked with Jose and Tara on our wedding day and they did not leave our side capturing beautiful atmospheric shots, getting-ready shots, first-look, Baraat procession shots, traditional portraits and our favorites, the candids! We want to give a special shout out to Jose who tirelessly organized the perfect flow of shots for each segment of our wedding over the course of 12 HOURS. Jose, you were the hardest working man at our wedding and we can’t thank you enough for your brilliant artistry, phenomenal cool-headedness and ingratiating spirit. The resulting photos from La Vie’s talented lens masters are an explosion of dazzling colors and energetic vitality conveyed in every frame. Our friends and family are blown away by the photos and swear they look editorial. La Vie Studios, Jose, Jess and Tara are the best photographers in Miami and they will elevate your wedding photos to high art giving your family the most precious heirloom that takes you back to the exact time, place and FEELING of every moment on your special day. From the fullness of our hearts, thank you La Vie Studios! *Mic drop*
The team at La Vie studios is filled with truly talented artists. Their composition, attention to detail, and saturation are some of my favorite parts of their photos. My husband had never taken professional photos before and Jose from La Vie made him comfortable and it shows in the photos. When you hire La Vie you don't have to worry about how your photos will come out. Everyone that sees our photos say they look like an ad or they are from a magazine. We will definitely be hiring them in the future.
Jose is the best he became a friend I call him every time Im in Florida he's the best great pics I still can't choose my favorites
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