PKA Photography
About This Vendor
Your Special Day Deserves A Special Point of View
Based out of San Diego, CA, PKA Photography offers wedding photography for your celebration. These artists are determined to seek out the beautiful and the authentic in their surroundings. You may call on them to capture the emotions and the little details of your special day. The PKA Photography team strives to make planning your wedding photography as stress-free as possible, drawing on their knowledge of weddings and camera work. Whether you are preparing to elope or are gearing up for a gala celebration, they will be ready to document your powerful experience. PKA Photography has a signature wedding photo package that includes full-day photography and videography coverage as well as multiple camera people. This package also covers a complimentary engagement session, wedding event DJ, officiant service, and customized designer wedding dress. Additionally, you can expect Photoshop-retouched photos in an online gallery, raw digital images, customized photo albums, and more.
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Business Attributes
Asian-owned Business, Black-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Drone, Film Photography, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Pricing for PKA Photography
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PKA Photography Reviews
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We are beyond ecstatic to give PKA Photography a 100-star rating for their outstanding work - if only we could! Mia, LaRon, and the entire team went above and beyond to make our wedding day an absolute dream come true.
In just 45 days, they fl...
awlessly planned and executed every detail of our special day. From the stunning photography and videography to the officiant, florist, DJ, and venue, they provided everything we could have ever wanted and more to make our day perfect.
The rooftop garden in Downtown Little Italy was a magical location for our intimate wedding with our 30 guests. The golden sunset light served as a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop that we will cherish forever.
Mia and LaRon picked us up from the airport and helped us get our marriage license right away - talk about amazing service! The first touch at the park across the street was a sweet and unforgettable moment that we will always treasure. It's clear that they paid attention to every detail to ensure that our day was nothing short of perfection.
Our ceremony was incredibly personal and beautiful, and the wedding bridge was straight out of our wildest dreams. The music was fantastic, and the dance vibes were absolutely awesome, making it a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Lastly, we cannot express how over-the-moon we are with the incredible quality of our photos and videos. It's simply unbelievable that they were able to produce our wedding film and album so rapidly, allowing us to relive the best day of our lives over and over again.
Overall, PKA Photography, Mia, and LaRon have completely exceeded our expectations, and we cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone looking for photography and videography services. They are truly gifted and dedicated professionals who will make your wedding day a magical and unforgettable experience.
Mia, our elopement photographer in San Diego, was phenomenal! Her friendly and professional demeanor made our special day even more memorable.
Mia's talent behind the lens is exceptional. She effortlessly captured the beauty and emotions of ou...
r elopement, creating stunning photographs that exceeded our expectations.
Not only did Mia excel at her craft, but she also added a delightful touch by sharing interesting insights about San Diego throughout our shoot.
For couples seeking an incredible elopement experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Mia. She is an expert at creating a comfortable atmosphere while delivering breathtaking photos.
Thank you, Mia, for making our elopement an absolute dream come true!
I cannot express enough how extraordinary my experience with Mia was! She was an absolute gem, exhibiting utmost professionalism, an infectious sense of fun, and an unparalleled level of energy throughout our time together. From the very beginn...
ing until the end, our journey was nothing short of exceptional.
Mia's talent truly shone through in the remarkable quality of every single photo we received. Each image captured the essence of the moment, resulting in a collection of breathtaking memories that exceeded all our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Mia to anyone in search of a photographer who can deliver unparalleled results.
Booking a session with Mia is an absolute must! Trust me when I say you will not regret it. In fact, I am already looking forward to future occasions where I can eagerly schedule her services once again. Her work is simply impeccable.
In conclusion, I urge you to seize the opportunity to work with Mia. She is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with, and her photographs are a testament to her exceptional skills. You can confidently entrust her with your most cherished moments, knowing she will capture them with unmatched finesse and expertise. Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories under her talented lens.
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Working with Mia and Nafas for our civil wedding was an absolute delight. They effortlessly captured numerous natural shots and surprised us by delivering all the raw pictures on the same day! The images were an absolute treasure trove, reflec...
ting the authenticity and raw emotions of the day. Mia and Nafas truly captured the essence of our wedding, freezing the laughter, tears, and love shared between our loved ones. The colors, lighting, and composition of the photographs were impeccable, reflecting their expertise and artistic eye. Their professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional, ensuring our day was flawlessly documented. We wholeheartedly recommend PKA Photography for their extraordinary skills and passion for their craft.
I can't recommend Mia and Nafas enough! They truly are the best photographer team ever. Their skill, talent, and creativity are simply unmatched, and they have a warm and personable approach that makes every shoot a joy. If you're looking for p...
hotographers who will capture the magic and beauty of your special moments, look no further than Mia and Nafas.
I recently had the pleasure of hiring PKA Photography to create a video for my wedding, and I must say, the video was absolutely amazing! Mia and LaRon truly captured the essence of our special day and brought it to life in a way that exceeded ...
our expectations.
The attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism that PKA Photography brought to the project were evident in every frame of the video. They were able to capture all the important moments of our wedding while also adding artistic touches that really made the video stand out.
What impressed me the most was their ability to tell a story through the video. They took the time to understand the theme and tone of our wedding and created a video that perfectly reflected that.
Overall, I highly recommend PKA Photography for anyone in need of exceptional videography services for their wedding. They are truly talented, professional, and creative, and we couldn't be happier with the final product. Thank you, PKA Photography, for creating such a wonderful video that we will cherish for years to come.
Mia is an excellent wedding photographer and videographer. She is highly professional and has an eye for detail, capturing all the special moments and emotions of your wedding. What's more, her rates are very reasonable, offering great value fo...
r your money. I highly recommend her services.
I recently hired PKA Photography to capture my elopement, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire process. They took the time to get to know us and un...
derstand what we wanted out of our photos, and the end result exceeded our expectations.
The quality of the photos themselves is truly outstanding - they managed to capture every moment perfectly, from the most intimate moments to the big, sweeping shots of the landscape. The composition, lighting, and attention to detail are all top-notch, and the final product is something that we'll treasure forever.
Beyond the quality of the photos, working with PKA Photography was a pleasure in and of itself. Their team was always responsive, timely, and professional, and they truly went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the final product. They were flexible and accommodating when it came to scheduling, and they made us feel at ease throughout the entire shoot.
Overall, I would highly recommend PKA Photography to anyone looking for a professional and talented photographer. They truly exceeded our expectations, and we're so grateful to have had them capture our special day.
Mia and Nafas were amazing! So accommodating and great to work with! They took gorgeous photos to commemorate our wedding day. I couldn’t be happier with their work or recommend them more highly. They even sent all the raw photos the very next...
day so we could look at them all right away! Fantastic work.
Amazing experience with Mia and Nafas from PKA Photography! They captured our civil wedding beautifully and made us feel at ease. Highly recommend their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Thank you for creating lasting memori...
es of our special day!
Mia and LaRon are an incredible team! Their passion for their craft shines through in everything they do. Mia's photography skills are outstanding and she captured all of our special moments beautifully. LaRon's officiant skills were top-notch ...
and he created a ceremony that was tailored specifically to us. They both made our day feel truly special and unforgettable. We are so grateful to have had them as a part of our wedding team. Thank you, Mia and LaRon!
I highly recommend PKA Photography! They exceeded my expectations with their exceptional service, attention to detail, and professionalism. It was an absolute pleasure working with them and I would not hesitate to use their services again in th...
e future. 5 stars all the way!
Mia and LaRon are a dynamic duo and truly exceeded our expectations for capturing our special day. From the very beginning, they were professional, organized, and detail-oriented. Mia has a great eye for capturing candid moments and her attenti...
on to detail ensured that every shot was perfect. LaRon's videography skills were impressive and he was able to capture every important moment without being intrusive or disruptive.
Throughout the entire day, they both went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable and relaxed. They were also incredibly patient with our large bridal party and all of our family members. Mia and LaRon were very responsive to our requests and worked tirelessly to make sure that we got all the shots that we wanted.
When we received our photos and video, we were blown away by how beautiful and stunning they were. The quality of their work is top-notch, and we couldn't be happier with the final products. Mia and LaRon truly captured the essence of our wedding day and we will cherish these memories forever.
Overall, we cannot recommend PKA Photography enough. If you're looking for a photographer and videographer who will go above and beyond to capture your special day, look no further than Mia and LaRon. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and we are grateful to have had them as a part of our wedding team. Thank you, PKA Photography!
I cannot recommend Mia and LaRon enough! Our elopement with them was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. They were both so professional and easy to work with, and they made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the en...
tire process. Mia's photography and videography skills are truly exceptional - she captured the essence of our elopement perfectly, and we will treasure the photos and videos forever. LaRon delivered a personalized and meaningful ceremony that reflected our values and beliefs, and it was a truly unforgettable moment. We are so grateful to Mia and LaRon for making our wedding day so special and memorable, we could not have asked for a better team to capture our elopement. We are so grateful to have had them be a part of our special day, and we will cherish the memories they captured forever. and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch elopement experience. Thank you so much for everything!
What can I say about Mia and LaRon? Mia has such an effervescent energy that you can’t help but be in a good mood when she is around. They are both very easy to work with, and are on top of communications with the bride and family. I hired them...
for my god-daughter’s wedding and received so many compliments not only on their personality, but also on the speediness of the picture delivery and the beauty of the images. They make you feel at ease, and don’t get in the way of the event. They hide inconspicuously off to the side to get the best angle so that the images don’t look forced. I have been at other weddings where the photog is bossy and irritable, which makes the guests feel the same, and it shows in their pictures. LaRon and Mia are consummate professionals. It was a pleasure having them at the reception. Mia also jumped into the dance circle to make sure she gets a shot at all possible angles. We laughed so hard and the pics actually came out great!
Their prices are also reasonable: they aren’t the cheapest but they aren’t the most expensive either. I think you get excellent value for your money. I suggest if you are unsure, to call or meet Mia and LaRon in person so that you get a feel for their style and how they operate. You won’t regret hiring them!
LaRon is an absolute professional and his work is truly outstanding. He captured every special moment of our wedding day with incredible attention to detail and creativity. His ability to capture the emotions and atmosphere of the day was truly...
impressive.
From the very beginning, LaRon was attentive and accommodating. He took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for our wedding video. On the day of the wedding, he arrived early to ensure that he was able to capture every important moment. He worked seamlessly with our photographer and other vendors to create a cohesive and beautiful final product.
The quality of LaRon's work is truly exceptional. The video he produced for us was nothing short of breathtaking. He expertly edited the footage to create a stunning visual story that perfectly captured the essence of our wedding day. The sound quality was also excellent, with crystal clear audio of our vows and speeches.
Throughout the entire process, LaRon was communicative, professional, and easy to work with. He truly went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the final product.
Overall, I cannot recommend LaRon and PKA Photography highly enough. If you are looking for a wedding videographer in San Diego, look no further than LaRon. He is simply the best!
Our wedding day went so smoothly thanks to Mia and LaRon! Not only was our photographers and videographers there and getting amazing shots but they also helped with so much of the planning. And they were also so talented at what they do! I and ...
still in wows of my wedding photos, though they are unedited yet. Mia knows how to make our photos look both classy and unique.
Exceptional work! Not only is she such an incredible energy while photographing you Mia is truly gifted! Her raw shots will blow you away and my girl is quick too! She knows how to guide and direct you so that you look your absolute best. Trust...
me your missing out if she isn’t taking your photo! Will book again!!
I can’t thank you enough for your amazing job taking pictures of our special day that we will cherish forever 🤍 so grateful and glad we found you - PKA Photography! These photos are way beyond we could ever expect !!! Thank you for everything ...
Mia and LaRon!! 🤍📸
We had an amazing time shooting with Mia during our civil ceremony in San Diego. She has a great eye for photography and also has great knowledge about the courthouse. Our pics have come back absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Mia for making our mem...
ories so special!
Best. Decision. Ever!!!
PKA Photography team with Mia as the photographer and LaRon as our officiant gave us the wedding of our dreams!
They are so professional. They followed up on EVERY little request we had and arranged zoom calls to plan ou...
r elopement ceremony. As we live on the east coast this was a big bonus.
They use the best equipment and are very talented.
Mia is so friendly. She made us have so much fun while clicking our pictures. She has an eye for details. In a relaxed way she directed us. My camera shy husband also had fun and we got some really precious photos.
She knows San Diego locales inside out. So she knows all the right spots to get pictures clicked.
We went to Windansea beach to have our ceremony. What awaited us was right out of a movie scene.
LaRon, our officiant had the stage and recording camera set perfectly. All thanks to him we got married on a bed of roses over looking blue green waves splashing on the shore line.
If you are looking for beautiful, memorable and tasteful wedding pictures go with PKA photography. They will not disappoint you.
Oh and she made me (the bride) look beautiful. Clicking all the right angles!
Thank you so much PKA Photography for our wonderful wedding album – we absolutely love it!
It is a fabulous collection of memories from our wedding day that we will really treasure forever.
We are so glad that we found you and that you were ab...
le to tell our story.
What an AMAZING team!! We were completely blown away by the talent, artistry, and responsiveness of PKA. Mia and LaRon were so wonderful to work with - they listened to our every question, request, and dream and made it all come true. They were...
so open with their communication, responding to all of our emails. They answered all of our questions with detail and made sure we were comfortable and confident in every aspect of our wedding. And the 2nd photographer Nafas was so helpful on our poses and dresses. Our wedding day was so hectic and it went by so quickly, but PKA team was right there by our side to capture all the beautiful moments. Thanks PKA Photography for everything!
Was so so overwhelmed looking for affordable, talented and kind photographer to take photos of my wife and I as we renewed our vows. Mia was so kind and was great making everyone feel important and her photographic work of our special will be t...
reasured by my family forever. Thank you PKA Photo!!!!!!! Highly recommend!
PKA Photography was spectacular to work with! Extremely talented and would highly recommend to anyone looking for wedding photographers in the San Diego area!
Mia was excellent! She gave us suggestions for locations and poses and timing. We had a great time and our photos came out amazing! Would definitely recommend!!
Mia and LaRon were absolutely delightful to work with!! We used them for our elopement. We had a little less than 2 weeks to plan everything but everything still went smoothly with no stress. They were both in constant contact and more than hel...
pful with any questions. Our ceremony was personal and heartfelt thanks to LaRon and our pictures came out beautiful thanks to Mia! We are more than happy with everything! I highly reccomend PKA Photography for your wedding and elopement!
I LOVE my photos sooooooooo much!!!
Mia is an excellent professional photographer with a passion for providing the best experience for her clients. She has an incredible amount of patience and a keen eye for making her clients look their best. ...
I highly recommend PKA Photography for your next wedding, professional headshots, or vacation.
Thank you Mia and Nafas! We loved our wedding pictures. They are perfect! Definitely recommend the PKA photography, they are AMAZING!
Mia was nothing short of AMAZING!!! I hired her to take pictures when I proposed to my girlfriend in San Diego. I'm from Seattle and knew nothing about the area or what I should do for the surprise. Mia helped me everything from location, cloth...
ing and even a second location once our first spot got rained out. Her pictures that she was able to capture were STUNNING. I would recommend her a million times over!!
PKA photography made our day east, stress free. My daughter got married yesterday at San Diego downtown and Mia captured all of the moments for great memories. She communicated with us about the day ahead of time. We highly recommend her servic...
e!!!
Mia of PKA Photography is sooooooo amazing at what she does!
Communicating & making start to finish seamless and even sharing some edited sneaks right after the shoot!
Working with Mia was a great experience, she was prompt and communicative, and so friendly and kind during our shoot. The photos came out so gorgeous, my husband and I love them and can't wait to get them printed! They're special memories we'll...
keep forever, and we're so grateful Mia made it such a lovely experience.
Mia was our photographer for our proposal photoshoot and may I just say she was the BEST! My fiancé was in contact with her for many days and she was very very helpful. I cannot emphasize enough on how amazing and passionate she was at what she...
does. Our photoshoot was earlier today and we have already received all our pictures! Also, Mia had the best energy when it came to hyping us up and making us laugh out loud which came out perfectly in our pictures. I would recommend PKA to everyone for all types of events.
As someone that is from out of state and was looking for a local photographer that could help me plan and set up an amazing proposal and photoshoot, I don’t think I could have found anyone better than Mia. She began giving ideas and sending me ...
potential locations right off the bat when I had sent the first email inquiring about what I was looking for and availability. That’s how I knew I was dealing someone who was knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. She helped me plan every thing from which spot I was going to propose at to what outfits we could wear for the photoshoot. On the day of the photoshoot she was willing to go above and beyond (literally) to get the perfect shot. If you have any doubts about going with PKA Photography I can personally vouch for her service and expertise.
I can’t say enough great things about Mia. From the moment we had our initial consultation with her, she was very helpful, professional, and kind! We did a simple courthouse wedding and she had a whole page on her website that gave us the step-...
by-step process, from the locations of the rooms to do our paperwork to where we could take our photos in/around the courthouse. No matter how big or small a wedding is, it always ends up stressful for the bride/groom, so it was very helpful having an expert around.
Then, when we met her on our wedding day, we got some awesome photos in some beautiful spots. She has a great eye for beauty. On top of that, her personality is made for what she does. She is so down-to-earth and funny and made us loosen up and feel comfortable as we took photos for two hours. Expectedly, the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. We look forward to working with her for future life milestone events! Please do yourself a favor and hire her.
My husband and I were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and requested Mia’s expertise in helping us capture the moment! Her choice of locations and professionalism resulted in lovely photos that we will cherish for years to come. She ma...
de us feel at ease, is friendly and very approachable, and created a truly fun and comfortable experience for us. I would highly recommend PKA Photography to everyone!
Mia was so great to work with! She made my fiancé and I feel so COMFORTABLE and her photos are AMAZING!!!
Even before retouching, we could not believe the amazing quality of her photos. We will definitely be working with her in the future beca...
use of her professionalism and talent!
We have so many people asking who our photographer was, and telling us how beautiful our photos are.
We could not be happier that we chose PKA Photography to photograph our engagement!
we organized our wedding in a week as we chose to do it at the last minute and we couldn't be more fortunate to find Mia! She added color to our ceremony with her great energy, excellent and professional work. Before my ceremony , I had a probl...
em with my dress, and she was very beautiful and flexible to understand and wait for me. We will definitely choose her again for our next event. Thank you Mia!!!! ♥️♥️
Mia and LaRon went out of their way find us the perfect spot for our elopement. They were very kind and thoughtful and considerate of our needs. it was truly a special night and the pictures came out beautifully!
And they have tons of patience...
on retouch our photos, we asked a full moon as a background and they did it! Really love the work.
Thank you PKA Photography so very much! we really appreciate all the hard work you put into making our night so special!
Mia has been taking pictures of our family and then weddings since 2008 and never fails to give us GREAT pictures. She's great with our kids too, couldn't ask for better!!
Mia is amazing! I met her at a bridal fair and knew instantly through her bubbly personality that we were a perfect fit!
I have since used her from engagement, wedding, several mini sessions, maternity, newborn, and beyond. She brings her own ...
creativity while incorperating your ideas too. She is an awesome person and photographer!
You will NOT be disappointed!
If you’re looking for a photographer, I highly recommend PKA Photography (Instagram: @pka_photo)!!
Excellent all around experience! Their website was thorough and easy to understand. Mia was on time, polite, knowledgeable and energetic. She ha...
s experience working courthouse weddings which made it much easier and less stressful for us. She was almost a mini wedding planner for the day! She took gorgeous photos and incorporated the scenic bay, boardwalk, downtown areas and of course…us!And our puppy Jordie! 🐶
We had the absolute best experience working with Mia and LaRon. They did our engagement, bridals, and wedding photography (which we can't wait to see). Our friends tell us that our Save the Date card is one that they still keep on their fridge ...
because of how awesome the photography and idea was behind it. Mia and LaRon listened to all of our ideas for our engagement pictures and made them come to life. We could not have been happier with their work. My bridals are something I will always treasure. And I know our wedding pictures will also be amazing. They are also just really cool people in general and are very fun to work with. No need to look any further for a photographer. Just pick PKA Photography.
We can't say enough good things about Mia and the beautiful photos that she took at our wedding! If we stay in San Diego, we will definitely go back to PKA Photography for our family photos.
Mia and LaRon truly captured the most beautiful pictures and videos for our wedding. The lighting was amazing on the outdoor photos and all the special moments were captured!
Nothing got past them. Do not hesitate to book - they will deliver g...
orgeous and memorable photos and films. Thank you so much you two!!!
Mia of PKA Photography was absolutely amazing and engaging as she took our wedding pictures. She took the time to help us with poses, lighting, and even special locations. The pictures came out more beautiful than we could have imagined. Highly...
recommend if you are searching for a photographer!
Mia did a wonderful job on our special day. My (now)husband and I did a small and intimate marriage at the local county building. Prior to our special day she sent us an idea of what to expect from her and tips on what we should do to help make...
the pictures more memorable (holding hands, being cute with each other, etc). Not only did she share those tips, but she also shared tips on what to expect on how the ceremony is going to look at the county building. I found this a great touch and insight as we were unclear of how we best capture our special day. At the end we really loved her work and just from the raw images we can tell that Mia was able to capture every moment and smile so perfectly. We now will be able to cherish our special day forever with the wonderful photos she took. Highly recommend to anyone!!
Thanks again Mia.
We were looking for a photographer to make pictures of us during our holiday in San Diego to celebrate our anniversary, and to have some nice pictures other than 'selfies' of our trip. I found Mia on instagram and her pictures on there were pro...
mising! So we contacted PKA Photography by email and they responded immediately and answered all our questions. Our shoot exceeded all our expectations. We had a fun time during the photoshoot. Mia is really enthusiastic and she made us feel comfortable. After the shoot she airdropped all the raw images to our iPhones! Then after a week later she sent us all the retouched pictures via an online gallery link on their website, it was a nice surprise that there were a lot more than we expected and all pictures were all beautiful, I should call it magic! We are truly happy that we chose Mia as our photographer and would recommend PKA Photography to anybody!
It seems unfair that I can only give Mia 5 stars for her work on and leading up to our wedding day. Mia has the perfect personality for the job - she is relaxed, has a great sense of humor and an eye for seeing things that will make fantastic ...
pictures. Mia made us feel completely at ease and had scouted some gorgeous locations ahead of our wedding day. I cannot speak highly enough of Mia and LaRon (second photographer/videographer on the day), who managed to capture lots of natural moments being shared between us and our friends and family - we are so lucky to have so many gorgeous photos to remember one of the best days of our lives! Thank you so much!
Mia was amazing, my husband and I had such a fun time taking pictures.
Mia put a lot of thought into the best angles for the pictures. She made us feel comfortable as this was our first time taking professional pictures and we would definitely...
choose to book with Mia again.
We highly recommend booking with Mia.
Mia is such a lovely person with an eye for beauty. She is very funny and makes you feel comfortable during the whole shoot. You'll feel as if you would know her like forever. That you will see on the final results! The pictures you'll get are ...
stunning and you can see and feel the emotions behind them. I highly recommend her. It's a pity we didn't know her when we got married, those pictures would have been amazing..
Mia was an absolute gem!
Most photographers we've worked with haven't been good with our 6 year old son. Mia was OUTSTANDING! Our son doesn't particularly care to take pictures to the point where we have to succumb to bribery. Mia had some sor...
t of SPECIAL MAGIC because our son never stopped smiling and posing for her...First time ever that we didn't have to bribe him!
We had such an awesome time that we completely forgot we were taking pictures.
And my goodness! The quality of her pictures were leagues above what we could have ever expected. She created such a gorgeous set of pictures that was unique to our family style was unbelievable.She truly went above and beyond...
Very good experience for taking our elopement photos! Mia is a very professional photographer. She is very patient and accommodating to help with our questions and needs. She is that kind of photographer who will guide you to show the best of y...
ourself and capture the best timing (instead of just taking those "3-2-1-cheese" pictures), so don't worry if you are a person who gets nervous facing a camera. We felt very relaxed working with Mia during the shots and the results turned out better than we expected.
Mia works really hard to quickly deliver our photos (I found she wakes up very early but sleeps quite late. She also works during the weekends). Not surprised that she got so many 5-stars reviews. I would definitely book her other packages in the future and recommend her to my friends.
Photographer Mia is a professional, expert, highly knowledgeable photographer, and knew all the best places for best photos. There were eight of us, of varying skin colors from very darkly melaninated to super pale. Mia discussed choices and ad...
vantages of different light at different times of the day.
Her pictures are gorgeous, and our group had a good time as well. We look forward to the finished pix. An excellent excellent value that could not be duplicated in my home city. Would book with Mia again in a heartbeat and encourage anyone to do so. However, if you are a dark skinned person of color, who like me have had horrible past photographic experiences, Photographer Mia is the paparazzo for you. Do not hesitate to contact and/or book an appointment.
Mia and LaRon were absolutely amazing. I found them on Instagram and I immediately fell in love with Mia’s work. Her pictures were incredible and her rates were extremely reasonable. I reached out to her and she responded right away giving all ...
the details I needed. Initially I was going to get married at the court house but she convinced me of taking advantage of the beautiful scenery in San Diego and I’m so glad I listened to her. LaRon was our officiant and he took the time to chat with my husband and I a few weeks before the wedding. He wanted to make sure we felt really comfortable and the ceremony was all about us. Mia and LaRon helped us find the place where the ceremony took place. They took pictures and got the city permit for us too. This was extremely helpful since my husband and I work a lot and don’t have much time to be looking around for places. They went above and beyond for everything they did and we are extremely grateful. I would totally recommend hiring Mia for your engagement or wedding pictures. She won’t disappoint you at all.
Thank you so much!
PKA Photography came very highly recommended to us and we now know why! Mia and LaRon were so easy to talk to, bounce ideas from and willing to work around whatever we needed. What I loved best was they were so involved in the wedding day and...
helped not only us but our guests feel at ease with photos & videos. Our guests and family were so surprised that we hadn't known them prior to needing wedding photographer & videographer. They took the time to get to know us as a couple prior to the wedding which helped them personalize our photos and videos to suit us perfectly. We couldn't be happier with our photos and videos and will cherish them forever. Thank you PKA Photography, you really are the best!
Mia of PKA Photography is absolutely incredible! She did the photoshoot for our wedding and we could not have been happier with it. Not only did our photos come out amazing but we had the best time taking them. Mia was both professional and per...
sonal. We loved working with her, she made us feel comfortable, confident and kept us laughing the whole time. She had great energy and a creative eye, knowing the BEST spots to take beautiful photos. We will definitely be looking her up for future photo shoots. we would rate PKA Photography 100 stars if we could. 100% would recommend!
Mia of PKA Photography is the best photographer we could have hoped for our courthouse wedding!
She is so professional, communicates and prepares with you everything you need prior to the photoshoot. Mia’s energy and joyful spirit are contagiou...
s! Her work are a perfect balance of elegance, creativity and provides sophisticated yet genuine lifelong memories. We will definitely contact Mia for our future family photos needs and absolutely recommend her services to anyone! Thank you Mia for perfectly capturing our beautiful moments!
It was so refreshing to have such a friendly and personable photographer with us for our special day. Mia was always there at the right moments and yet never in our way. The photos are simply stunning. Thank you so, so , so much!
Having Mia take our photos was like having a close friend with us on the day, she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, never asking us to pose or smile. The photos are out of this world and everyone has been asking us who we used… We would...
both recommend Mia of PKA Photography whole heartedly – so much more than just a photographer!
We hired Mia to photograph our wedding ceremony & reception at San Diego Old Town and were honestly completely blown away by the results. Mia was a pleasure to have around and managed to capture the whole character of the event perfectly. Her a...
ttention to detail provided some great artistic shots as well as unbelievable live action stills which show genuine attention to individuals and their personalities.
We wanted a candid, spontaneous feel in general and Mia seemed to be in the right place at the right time -every time! Any “posed” photos were setup subtly by Mia, who had clearly arranged the shot with a precision that belied her understated presence. She had even researched a walk for the Bride & Groom to take which resulted in some fantastic intimate photos.
Mia is genuinely passionate about photography, she effortlessly documented every aspect of our wedding. Her talent and creativity are clearly evident in the photographs she took for us, we love every single one of them!
Working with Mia for our wedding was amazing! She helped prep us well before the event, and even sent us notes after we reviewed multiple possibilities together. She was very energetic, yet professional and we loved our photos. There is a reaso...
n she is so in demand! Couldn’t recommend more!
Our dream come true!
My husband and I highly recommend them. Before my wedding I checked with many suppliers but PKA Photography definitely convinced us and not only that, but they went beyond our expectations.
They did a fabulous job. Mia an...
d LaRon are wonderful people, and you realize when someone really loves their job. When our session came, it wasn't ordinary, they give you a great feeling of confidence. And the day of our wedding, it was the icing on the cake, they didn't miss any detail, they are the funniest and above all the most understanding.
We had the absolute best time with Mia and LaRon!
Mia went above and beyond for our wedding photos. She is the Absolute best!!! She pours her whole heart and soul into her passion of photography. Great communication on what we wanted ahead of...
the shoot and she even brought us a cute accessory that went with Zoe's outfit.
Really friendly and sweet. The photos came out amazing!!
LaRon is one of the kindest & most talented people you will ever meet. Not only he will create the most memorable, professional and emotional wedding video you can imagine, but he will also be one of your favorite people you get to hang out with on your wedding day! He captured all the small, sweet moments from our day we never want to forget.And speaking of videos- he absolutely knocked it out of the park with our wedding video!
Highly recommend PKA Photography, book them for your wedding photo and video needs.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PHOTOS and such a friendly, hard working couple! We had Mia & LaRon fly to San Francisco to photograph my our wedding reception and we can’t thank them enough for capturing our special day for us!
They were relaxed but att...
entive. All our guests commented on how brilliant they were. They were spectacular and felt like family in the room.
They captured the true spirit of the wedding party!
Mia of PKA Photography was absolutely amazing and engaging as she took our wedding pictures. She took the time to help us with poses, lighting, and even special locations. The pictures came out more beautiful than we could have imagined. Highly...
recommend if you are searching for a photographer!
Choosing Mia of PKA Photography as my wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process.
From day one she was super engaging, the perfect balance of responsive and professional yet easy going an...
d cool.She made our wedding day run smoothly, without stress. People came up to me and told me she was great, you didn't even know she was there... she everywhere and nowhere all at once.
Loved working with her, her work is AMAZING!
INCREDIBLE, ORGANIZED, PROFESSIONAL, PUNCTUAL, TRANSPARENT...
Just a few adjectives to describe Mia.
I am still in awe when I think about the amazing experience I just had.
I was in San Diego for the weekend for vacation and to propose to my...
girlfriend. Keeping true to my modus operandi, I procrastinated and started looking for photographers when I arrived to capture the proposal.
I got a few responses from OTHERS, which were either ridiculously pricey, or unwilling to be flexible for requests [I wanted to do this on a hiking Trail overlooking the ocean, and I wanted this to be a surprise].
Both challenging, I know.
Enter PKA Photography. I reached out to Mia 2 days before my planned proposal and she RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY with excitement and right away offered her guidance and suggestions and was SUPER FLEXIBLE. She was extremely COMMUNICATIVE and we came up with a game plan for the big day.
In fact, she even scouted the trail the morning of just so that she could get a lay of the land!
One hour before arriving to the trail, I shared my location with her on my iPhone and we both let each other know what we were wearing so that it would still be a surprise for my girlfriend. Once I arrived, we recognized each other, and I walked my girlfriend to the part on the trail where I knew was the best view and proceeded with my proposal.
From a faraway distance and with her amazing camera [she had so many lenses and gadgets] she caught EVERYTHING. The pictures were OUT OF THIS WORLD. After this candid moment, I introduced my girlfriend to Mia and we then proceeded to have a delightful hour of taking pictures.
Mia made that experience PAINLESS with her HUMOR and her eye for detail. Within an hour of when it was over, Mia quickly messaged me a few pictures via iMessage so that we could share the news with our friends. Everyone [I am not kidding--everyone] commented on how stunning the pictures looked. The drop box link for all 300+ pictures came shortly after. I can’t recommend Mia highly enough. I am not big on staged photography but she made the hour go by so fast. I am so happy with how the experience went and how great the photos came out.
Thank you Mia!!! Thank you PKA Photography!!!
Mia was extremely professional and had scouted out a number of locations around Balboa Park, giving us a selection of options based on the light and our preference for colors. We had so much fun and felt so comfortable having Mia be part of thi...
s very exciting event! The photos are beautiful, just what we imagined. It is clear that she has a keen eye for stunning locations and has amazing editing skills.
Contact Info for PKA Photography
915 W. Grape St., 5F, San Diego, CA | San Diego
Meet the Team
Mia and LaRon
Owner
Hi There
Mia and LaRon are here.
We are wife and husband team.
We are artists, dreamers, explorers and creators. We approach photography as an overflow of our heart.
We seek the raw, the authentic, the emotional; the little things that usually go unnoticed.
Mia learned painting since she was 5, it built her love of art at a very young age. She started traveling around the world with her cameras since 2002.
LaRon comes from a storied background of photography and visual media. He attended Brooks Institute of Photography for Commercials and Music Video where he received his master degrees.
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