Pamela Tatz Photography

In the words of the iconic Lady Gaga, "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before" - this is one way to aptly describe Pamela Tatz Photography, and more specifically, the woman behind the lens, Pamela Tatz herself. Exactly a year ago, I stumbled upon an IG reel that a venue had reposted showcasing Pamela's recent work capturing a wedding for a couple. As a newly engaged bride, I had scoured through countless photographers in search of someone who could bring my vision to life. However, no one quite seemed to match what I was looking for until I stumbled upon Pamela's work. It might sound dramatic, but watching her reel gave me chills, igniting my imagination with the magic she could bring to our special day. Without hesitation, I reached out, and within a week, we were on track with our consultation call. While the details of that initial call have faded with time, what remains clear is the joy Pamela brought to our conversation. Her friendly, laid-back demeanor coupled with unwavering professionalism made the decision to hire her an easy one. There was no debate; my then-fiancé had no choice but to trust my judgment. Months later, we embarked on our engagement shoot at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Beyond the thrill of having our own paparazzi, it was delightful getting to know Pamela and spending time with her. Some people can become tiresome after a few hours, but Pamela was certainly not one of them. In the lead-up to our wedding, she remained in constant communication, joining us for our venue walk-through, and readily addressing any questions we had. On the big day, Pamela arrived promptly, even earlier than scheduled, and dedicated a full 10.5 hours to us, capturing every moment from our traditional tea ceremony to the Catholic mass and reception. Her professionalism and camaraderie made it feel as though we were all old friends. She seamlessly directed her team while maintaining a warm rapport with everyone. I had a surprise planned for my husband, which I communicated to Pamela beforehand, and she ensured her team was in on it, resulting in a flawless execution. She treated my parents and elderly guests with the utmost respect, a gesture that did not go unnoticed. Now, three weeks after our wedding, we are still receiving compliments on the professionalism and composure displayed by Pamela and her team. The entire day unfolded with pure perfection, and we never felt overwhelmed or pulled away excessively for photos. Pamela even had a discreet "code" in place for when we needed a break from the festivities, showcasing her thoughtfulness. A photographer can indeed make or break your wedding day, and we consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have had Pamela and her exceptional talents guiding us through ours. The sneak peeks she provided the next day left us speechless, and we've been unable to pick our jaws up since. In all seriousness, Pamela is truly remarkable, and we look forward to the opportunity of working with her again in the future. Otherwise, we will continue to wholeheartedly recommend her to family, friends, and prospective clients alike. If you're reading this, do yourself a favor and hire Pamela—you won't regret it. We love you, Pamela! :)

Working with Pamela for our June wedding was an absolute joy. My partner and I are both pretty camera-shy, but Pamela and her team made us feel so comfortable and at ease from the get-go. The engagement photoshoot she included in our package was the perfect way to get to know her and ease into being professionally photographed too. During our planning process, we changed our minds several times about different aspects of the package we had booked -- she answered all of our questions with patience and kindness, and was super flexible with us. The day of the wedding, having Pamela and her team's energy around was so calming, but they also knew when to hype us up when we needed. My whole family was complimenting them on how professional - yet kind - they were! Most importantly, the photos turned out AMAZING with a really fast turnaround for sneak peeks -- the vibe and tone were exactly what we wanted, and I'm so grateful to Pamela for capturing our special day.

I would give Pamela 10 million stars if I could. She is absolutely phenomenal. Her photography is personal, engaging, and beautifully done. She was one of the best parts of my wedding day! The team she put together was absolute magic and you can be 100% certain you are getting the best of the best. I will forever be grateful to Pam for going on this journey with us and I know she will be our photographer for many many years and life events to come! If she happens to be available, thank your lucky stars and BOOK HER!