Paige Nelson Photography

ur expectations; we are already planning our next trip to San Diego to do a road trip to work with her again.

fiance and I are from Kansas, and we knew that we wanted to be unique and travel out of state to take our engagement photos, so we landed on taking them in Big Sur, California. I started comparing different photographers from California and since I knew we would be traveling so far to make this happen, this decision was very STRESSFUL. When I reached out to Paige she was so quick to respond and she answered every question that we could've possibly had trying to figure out how this was going to be planned. Leading up to the engagement shoot, she sent me SO many examples of what colors to wear and what would pair best together for the scenery we wanted, sharing Pinterest boards of inspiration for how she envisioned our shoot. She also gave me extensive information on the weather and how to pack for our week long trip and what to bring the day of. When we finally met Paige in person for the first time, she was so sweet, naturally caring and ALL ABOUT US!!! When we received our full photo gallery, they were the absolute most amazing pictures we had ever seen. She captured us BEAUTIFULLY! ( We were pretty awkward and she knew exactly how to calm us down and make us laugh). Not only did she absolutely deliver with our pictures, but they are all different in the best way. THANK YOU SO MUCH PAIGE!!! You have been the best decision we have made yet in planning this wedding. 100000% recommend. If you are having doubts on who to hire for your photographer- LOOK NO FURTHER!

y wedding day flow smoothly starting from her questionnaires that help lay out the wedding for those that are planning intimate weddings. She threw in some Polaroid pictures here and there for immediate sneak peak and I was swooning. I can’t wait to relive the day with her art. If I could give Paige 6 stars out of 5 I would! Thank you Paige!!!

ring the moments that we wanted and held dear. I would recommend her to anybody in a heartbeat

excellent eye for the interplay of light and shadow, resulting in breathtaking images. We chose to do an engagement photoshoot with her and the photos were, and are, stunning. The wedding photos are similarly excellent. Beyond her skills as a photographer, she was fantastic as a support during the shoots. She knew how to draw out positive and loving interactions between my husband and I, and kept us looking fresh and happy in each photo. When she asked for posed shots she ensured that we felt natural. She captured well-framed and well-lit shots while while making us feel relaxed and at ease. Paige was a joy to be around and we are glad that she was at our wedding! We have a few friends that attempted to save money on photography and have since regretted that decision. Treasured moments are what makes a wedding great. Great photos of those moments are what we look back on with joy. Paige captured these moments and more. Junebug Weddings even featured some of the photos: https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/this-leonard-lake-reserve-wedding-among-the-redwoods-is-pure-romance/?fbclid=IwAR3dFseHaKT4UmhJ40z8Rllmof7QT5L2vbWtaixel73Q6TZN5l6Sqk3k3IY We are exceedingly happy that we chose to hire someone as skilled and fun as Paige! If you choose to hire her, you will be too!

edding this was crucial, and my wife and I are really thankful for her advice. Paige was thorough and professional throughout the process with great attention to detail, helping us plan our shots and providing great ideas. She did a great job working with our videographers to make sure we got everything and kept our day moving. We ended up with some unexpected, crazy weather, but Paige kept her good vibes and positive energy the whole time and really helped us do the same. Her demeanor was a huge help to our day. I couldn’t imagine a better person to work with, and on top of that our photos are stunning! We had very high hopes and Paige exceeded them. The slideshow she sent (with the tip to watch with some wine) was a great way to re-live such a special time, and we’ll cherish our photos for the rest of our lives. We had such a great experience with Paige, and I’m so glad she was part of our day! Thanks Paige!

us on such an authentic level; it was simple yet so compelling. She finds a way to let nature and its raw beauty shine in a way that is uniquely her own. We met Paige over a year before the wedding and felt like there was an instant connection. We got to know each other over coffee and quickly bonded over our shared love of dogs and nature. Her communication and process throughout the year leading up to the wedding was perfect and put us at ease. It was the one thing on our list that we knew we didn’t need to worry about. We ended up finding a secluded lake house in Upstate New York. It was a location that we would all be seeing for the first time just days before the wedding, and what strikes me the most when looking through all of our pictures is how perfectly Paige captured EVERYTHING about those few days. It was so much more than the ceremony and formal pictures, it was the small, sweet moments that I never expected to have captured. She painted such a beautiful picture of the lake house itself, exploring the grounds, capturing the whole property and the finer details. The location, the house, the nature all around us felt like a character in our wedding story, and that was so much more than I ever could have dreamed. Some of the non-ceremony moments captured by Paige’s eye are some of my most cherished. Spending time with family and friends, playing on the lake, our dog running around having the time of his life…everything about those few days were treated with as much professionalism and artistry as the ceremony itself. Paige’s passion was always apparent, especially in her openness to connecting with her clients. It really is this part of her mission that sets her far apart from any other professional photographer I’ve met or reviewed. We can’t thank Paige enough for being such a pivotal part of our wedding. These are pictures we will cherish every single day for the rest of our lives, and that is truly priceless.

all the way to our big day and ordering our album. My husband and I are usually tense in front of a camera, but Paige's likable personality and natural prompts made us feel so at ease during both our engagement shoot and wedding day; not once were we forced into an awkward pose. Somehow even with our wedding day jitters, Paige captured hundreds of photos we loved. Her dedication to her craft shows in every image. Working with Paige was an absolute delight, and we look forward to working with her again.

and are increadibly awkward when it comes to taking pictures but Paige made us feel so comfortable, she gave us directions but also let us do what felt natural to us and we had so much fun with the photos. We are SO happy to have had her at our wedding, the pictures turned out way more perfect than I could have ever imagined. If you are looking for the best photographer, you have found her!

ional on the day of. In fact, she blended seamlessly into our small 25-person wedding . My husband is very camera shy and awkward and she was able to make it feel like we were just hanging out without "staging" photos...and the results are incredible. She was totally cool with us bringing along our large and loud dog, and had no problems climbing up the boulders in the area to get the perfect shots. She also went above and beyond making sure we felt comfortable and non-stressed throughout the day. If you want a photographer who has a true passion for her work, will be fun to work with, professional, and blend seamlessly into whatever group you have then Paige is who you are looking for.