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Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! Your wedding is one of the most important events you will ever experience, and the memories you create right now will last you and your loved ones a lifetime. Cherish these priceless moments, and savor them forever, by having “The Big Affair” capture the heartfelt beauty of your wonderful day.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Words can’t fully express how incredible our experience was working with Tomas as our wedding photographer. My wife and I feel incredibly grateful that he was there to capture our big day last month.
From the moment we started searching for a photographer, we knew this would be one of the most critical decisions for our wedding. After researching and interviewing several top photographers in our area, we noticed that The Big Affair was one of Bel-Air Bay Club’s preferred vendors—and it quickly became clear why. When we reviewed a few full galleries of weddings Tomas shot at our venue, we immediately fell in love with his elegant, timeless style. He has an incredible ability to blend traditional, editorial, photojournalistic, and moody styles in a way that captures all the key moments and emotions of the day.
However, beyond beautiful photographs, having a genuine connection with our photographer was essential to us—and this is where Tomas truly stood out. From our first conversation, he was genuinely interested in getting to know us and gave us a clear sense of what it would be like to work with him. As a photography enthusiast, I had many technical and gear-related questions, which Tomas was happy to discuss. While the best equipment alone doesn’t guarantee great results, knowing that Tomas was equipped with top-tier gear gave us extra peace of mind—especially since we planned on ordering large canvas prints, where ultra-high-resolution images are key. We were initially concerned that Tomas might be out of our budget based on his quote, but he went above and beyond, creating a custom package that included everything we wanted while staying within our budget.
Our engagement shoot with Tomas was our first real test in front of the camera, and we were a bit nervous since posing isn’t something we’re used to. Tomas gave us just the right amount of guidance, helping us feel comfortable and confident. By the end, what started as an nerve-wracking experience became a genuinely fun and memorable one—we were actually a little sad when the session ended! Tomas even kept shooting until the very last moment, well after the location’s security asked us to wrap up. When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the results, and so were our friends and family—some even wondered if we’d secretly eloped!
On our wedding day, Tomas and his second photographer, Brian, were amazing to work with. They made us feel like VIPs while capturing every important moment. Tomas’s attention to detail was remarkable, whether it was waiting for the right light during family group shots or stepping in to guide other vendors. His assertive yet calm leadership made it feel like we had an extra coordinator helping us along the way.
In summary, my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend Tomas for any couple looking for an exceptional photographer, especially for engagements and weddings. Tomas didn’t just take pictures—he told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful way possible. Our wedding day flew by, but thanks to Tomas, we have hundreds of stunning images that allow us to relive it whenever we want.
Tomas was part of our engagement shoot and wedding in April 2024. Tomas and his team were not only a master behind the camera but also a true professional. The whole team made us feel at ease, maintained a friendly and approachable demeanor, and were just so fun to be around! From start to finish, Tomas was a pleasure to have around, from putting everyone at ease whilst photographing the buildup to our big moment.
We just received our wedding photos, and we are blown away by the level of craftsmanship and artistry. Each image is truly a work of art, showing the emotions we experienced during those precious moments - Tomas truly was able to manage to encapsulate the emotions and create timeless memories that our family will cherish forever. Again, it was our honor and privilege to have worked with you.
I can't say enough good things about Tomas himself, his vision, and his amazing work. It's nerve-racking hiring a photographer for one of the most important days of your life-so I'm telling you, hire Tomas!! He's not only the kindest soul, but he has such an incredible vision and notices such small details that your mind is blown when he shows you the photos. I always felt like he truly cared to make sure we had some amazing photos of this special time in our lives. He'll be your teammate from start to finish. And then you'll have SO many great photos, you won't be able to narrow them down! Thank you, Tomas, for your hard work and artistry!!!
HIGHLY recommend The Big Affair! Tomas absolutely blew us away with both our wedding and engagement photoshoots. From the moment we met Tomas he ensured we felt comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. My husband and I hadn't done a shoot together before but Tomas patiently guided us through different poses to find our groove, and boy did it pay off in the end photos! His attention to detail, creative eye, and dedication to getting "the shot" is second to none. Not only do we have so many great photos to choose from but working with Tomas was an absolute dream. He is a kindhearted and fun person that I hope to have the pleasure of working with again. Would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you Tomas!
Tomas is hands down the best photographer!! If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would! You will not regret hiring him for your special day and engagement shoot.
We interviewed several top/luxury wedding photographers in Los Angeles and Bay Area and had a very difficult choice to make. We are so happy that we chose Tomas! We could not be happier! He has exceeded our expectations over and over again! Not only is he an incredible photographer, but he is also kind, compassionate, and caring. When we were still making our decision, Tomas took the time to check in with us gently to see if we had any other questions. He also did a last minute call one weekend with us to help with our decision.
Tomas has a very quick response time and genuinely spends time to get to know you. I feel that Tomas cares about me as a person and as his client. We are not just another business transaction to him. That is hard to find, especially in the world of wedding vendors. He is not only our wedding photographer, but now a friend to us both! There need to be more kind people like Tomas in the world. His messages and replies are some of the sweetest and most thoughtful you will ever receive. He even took time to wish us a Merry Christmas and send kind words for the holidays!
When we were planning for our engagement shoot, he had attire suggestions as well as location suggestions and ideas. We had an incredible engagement photo shoot at Pasadena City Hall and the LA Arboretum. Both of us felt a little nervous going into the shoot, but Tomas helped us relax and have a great time. He has such a fun personality. We trusted his process and his directions for various poses. Tomas also let us take several photos with our little goldendoodle. Our photos look incredible!! He captured our love so beautifully! The photos are gorgeous, luxurious, romantic, and timeless. Some luxury photographers are wonderful but their photos look very posed or the couple does not look comfortable. However, Tomas's photos do not look posed at all and are overflowing with love and many smiles. We have been incredibly grateful with the outpouring of love from our family and friends over our photos. Everyone loves them!
Additionally (I will post a specific review on her page), his wife Agne is one of the top makeup artists/hair stylists in Los Angeles (owner of Beauty Affair) and is also incredible and one of the sweetest people you will meet in your life. She made me look so beautiful for my engagement shoot! Check her out as well if you are looking for a makeup artist and team.
We are so excited for our wedding this summer and to see Tomas and Agne again!
We absolutely loved working with The Big Affair as our wedding photographer! We were drawn to his ability to capture timeless, special moments while also capturing unique and less "cliche/cheesy" moments. The pictures we received are absolutely incredible and we are so in love with them! Tomas was amazing to work with - very responsive and professional. He was able to provide our wedding photos earlier than the slated date and we really could not be happier. If I could give a higher rating than 5/5 I would!
Absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! Tomas captured every moment beautifully, creating a stunning visual narrative of our special day. His skill in framing shots and attention to detail truly shines. His entire team was professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommended!
We chose Tomas at The Big Affair for our wedding photography and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! Our photos are absolutely stunning, and he captured so many beautiful moments in the day that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen. The pictures are timeless and classic, and we know we will love them forever. Not only is he such a talented photographer, but Tomas is super kind, helpful and has been a pleasure to work with during the full wedding planning process. On the wedding day, he was a very calming presence and made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera. You can’t go wrong choosing Tomas for your wedding photography!
Tomas is fantastic!!! From the beginning, the whole process was easy and comfortable. He also didn't try to upsell me, which I really appreciate. I did a lot of research before booking and his prices were reasonable and his photos are AMAZING!!! At the end of the day, the photos are what you take away from your wedding (other than your marriage, of course) so it's important to pick a great photographer and no one is better than Tomas. I love love love the photos and I'm so happy we went with him. I'm sure he books up super fast so book him now!!
One word. Magical! Words cannot express how truly amazing and wonderful it was working with Tomas. Not only is his work a masterpiece, he's an absolute gem to work with.
I've always dreamed of what my wedding would look like as a kid and Tomas captured my vision beautifully. Let me just say that I interviewed all of the top photographers in LA and OC and Tomas' work shined brightly among everyone else's. He's the kindest, most professional and talented photographer I've ever met and worked with. His work speaks for itself and we couldn't be happier with how our wedding pictures turned out. If you're looking for a photographer that will capture beautiful memories, he's right here.
On our wedding day, he was so gentle and yet direct that everyone adored him. He'll get you exactly what you want with a beautiful smile on his face. I tend to be camera shy and he did a great job directing me on how to pose. Our wedding was a dream and I cannot thank Tomas enough for being present to capture our beautiful moments. These are all core memories! I HIGHLY recommend Tomas for your wedding or any event that needs to be captured. He was well-loved among the guests and everyone was in awe of his work! I would get married again (to the same man) just to have an excuse to have him take more pictures! Do yourself a favor and book Tomas. You can thank me later when you're getting teary-eyed looking at all of your stunning pictures. He's truly the best of the best….the crème de la crème of photographers.
Tomas from The Big Affair was a great photographer for our wedding and pre-wedding photos. He has an upbeat, fun personality and will work with you to make sure you get all of the photos that you wish for. We extended our photography package to include several hours before the wedding and the whole wedding itself. We had so much fun working with Tomas right before the wedding until the very end of the wedding when they started turning the lights off. We are very happy with how the photos turned out. He was great at directing family members and friends suggesting how they stand, pose, etc. I highly recommend Tomas for beautiful wedding photos because you will have these as a memory from your wedding day for years to come.
We could not recommend Tomas enough! He is kind, funny and amazingly talented - definitely one of the best choices we made for our big day!
The first time we met Tomas to discuss hiring him for our wedding, he made us feel comfortable and at ease. He took the time to get to know us as a couple which helped in capturing photos that really showcased us as a couple. If you look at Tomas' website you can see this as each couples' photos are uniquely beautiful and reflective of their personalities and relationship.
For our engagement photoshoot we went to the beach in Malibu and this was when we really got to see Tomas' talent and artistry shine through. He made the photoshoot fun and completely eased the nerves we had about being a bit out of our element. Additionally, he was creative and meticulous about getting the best poses, angles, lighting, etc., even if it meant our shoot went a bit longer than the contracted time. And while he was happy to make suggestions, he also made sure to check with us on the types of shots and mood we wanted for our photos. When we received the photos (very quickly we might add), we were blown away! He delivered so many amazing pictures it was impossible to choose our favorites and somehow managed to make what was a crowded beach look empty.
On our wedding day, we were so excited to work with Tomas knowing he would capture the best day of our lives beautifully and uniquely. He arrived early to the venue and got to work immediately, capturing every detail and moment perfectly. Something we particularly loved about Tomas' work was his attention both to us as the couple, but also to our friends and family. Seeing the happiness and love shared not just between us, but all of our loved ones is priceless and these pictures will be cherished forever. They have already allowed us to relive the best day of our lives in such spectacular quality and detail numerous times. We would also like to add that we had countless family members and friends tell us how much they liked working with Tomas and how impressed they were with his talent and detail.
From the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU!!
Don’t think about it twice, Tomas is the best, hire him!! He took our engagement & wedding photos & we are super happy with the outcome! He is talented, punctual, and fun to work with! Thanks so much!
It was hands down our best photoshoot experience ever! Tomas is not only a talented photographer but very sweet and kind person! We had our first photoshoot with Tomas for our engagement. Neither of us had much experience in doing photoshoots but Tomas was able to effortlessly guide us through what we needed to do. In the end our pictures turned out better than we could have imagined. We knew we are in good hands when Tomas did our wedding photoshoot. Tomas went above and beyond to make sure he captures every detail of our big day. It was so organized, thought through, and enjoyable photoshoot with amazing pictures that we will cherish for years! We definitely recommend Tomas and his team to all couples searching for a highly skilled photography company that truly invests in their clients and cares about making lasting memories as much as the bride and groom does. We appreciate Tomas’ professionalism, creativity and skills. Thank you for delivering beyond our expectations!!!
I highly recommend Tomas to do the most important job at your wedding! Cheerful, very kind, professional, and family-oriented, Tomas has a sharp eye for all things beautiful and we enjoyed working with him. From start to finish he offers precise instruction and improvements to your shots so that they come out amazing and just how you imagine them. He captured each moment and detail with intention, without forgetting anything. He lead the vision and the videographer followed, and at the end of the day we were confident about the photos we would receive. You will love the high-quality design of his work!
Tomas was incredible. He was thorough and detail-oriented yet very accommodating and willing to incorporate our feedback. The shots he took on our wedding day were exquisite -- no possible way that anyone could have done a better job. From family shots to action shots and detail (setup) photos, we were 1000% satisfied. He has a great eye for lighting and what will look great in a photo, and he also knows all the right shots to take to make sure we have a holistic encapsulation of the day. His assistants on the day of were high quality as well.
Highly recommend also doing an engagement shoot with Tomas, as it helped break the ice and mutually learn our photo preferences.
Choosing Tomas to be our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He displayed the utmost professionalism and was an absolute joy to work with. He made us feel at ease from the start, and skillfully executed the most stunning wedding photographs I have ever seen. He has a wonderful eye for detail and is a true artist. With Tomas, you can be sure you will be in good hands. And your photographs will undoubtedly exceed your expectations.
I believe we were lucky to work with Tomas, He was very humble and friendly since we first spoke to him. Greeted us very warmly at the location (he's definitely a people's person) and gave us lots of directions during the shoot and was very specific (trust me its for the best you're gonna love those pictures!!) In conclusion, professional, friendly and a class A photographer. Totally recommend Tomas!!
Look no further for your wedding/engagement/event photographer! Tomas is a true artist and the best of the best. My fiance and I hired Tomas for our wedding next year after we had the most incredible engagement shoot with him. Not only did we love the photos, but we thoroughly enjoyed working with Tomas and our time spent together. He is professional, engaging, kind, and genuinely cares about the couples he works with. We have stayed in close contact with him and truly feel like he's more of a friend than a vendor! We can't wait for Tomas to shoot our wedding in 2021 and recommend you book him sooner than later!
I have really been looking forward to writing this review. From the first time me and my husband met Tomas we knew that we had found the perfect photographer.
He was extremely professional, very accommodating, and understood the exact vision we had for our wedding day.
We booked him a year in advance and greatly appreciated him keeping in contact with us the entire year leading up to our big day! We appreciated the fact he continously checked in on us before the wedding and after.
Let me get to it, the big day! He came in right on time with all his beautiful equipment, great big smile and had the best personality. From the moment he started, till the very end he was taking endless photos and guiding us every step.
We felt so comfortable with him, like we could just be ourselves. Also, I don't want to forget about his assistant who was amazing, and perfect to have.
As Tomas was making sure to capture all the beautiful moments, his assistant continously helped makesure every detail was perfect! They were such a great team together. I truly hope they know how much they completed our special day.
Tomas has a one of a kind eye, the way he shoots his work is just impeccable. Now time to talk about our wedding gallery! We received them with a beautiful setup. He put together an amazing assortment for us to choose from. We could tell that each photo he placed in our gallery was specially chosen.
I have to say anyone that is able to experience his work is so lucky.
I was beyond blown away! He captured every single moment of our day BEAUTIFULLY. His work is truly just....Amazing.
If I could give Tomas a million stars I would!!! Tomas is not only the most amazing photographer in the world, but the most kindhearted soul as well. As a bride there are so many things to think about, but the one thing I had total confidence in was my photographer. Tomas did both our engagement shoot and our entire wedding day, and our photos for both came out absolutely stunning. He captured the emotion of us (the bride and groom) and our guests SO well, as well as the beauty of the venue! Both aspects were really important to us, so we were thrilled at how perfectly Tomas did both. Furthermore, Tomas's super kind, caring, and professional nature makes working with him SO much fun. When we got our photos back, some made me gasp from how stunning they were, some made me teary eyed from how beautiful the memories were, and some made me laugh because I got to see moments I didn't know had happened! The quality of Tomas's photos are truly incomparable, and being able to have Tomas capture our wedding day meant the world to me. He is not only a brilliant photographer, but an awesome human being as well. My wedding day was truly a dream come true, and having Tomas be a part of it made our magical day even more perfect. We definitely hope to work with Tomas again in the future, and I cannot recommend him enough! We love you Tomas!
Tomas from The Big Affair photography is not only professional and super friendly but a phenomenal photographer.
He took the most stunning photos of our wedding, from getting ready with family to capturing the emotions on all of our faces during ceremony to fun group shots of the entire wedding at the after party! He took my fiancé and I around the venue where it was lush greenery and new spots to discovery that made for the best Wife & Groom portraits.
I knew I was in good hands but Tomas skills and vision made for the best Wedding photos EVER.
Might I add I got the photos in an amazing timely matter!
Would definitely recommend The Big Affair to anyone looking for an astonishing Wedding Photographer to capture all those special memories on your big day that’ll last a lifetime!!!
Tomas is such a professional and was able to catch the most beautiful elements of our big day. The emotions, the colors, the drama captured in this photos are exactly what we were looking for. From the first meeting, he was such a friendly, caring, attentive person that we instantly became friends. We planned our wedding very quickly (2 months) and there was nothing compromised on quality. I'm obsessed with our photo log of the wedding and look at our dream-like pics everyday. Can't thank and recommend Tomas and The Big Affair enough.
After interviewing and looking through the portfolios of numerous wedding photographers, we finally decided on Tomas of The Big Affair. We were looking for a photographer who captures genuine emotion, and we could see that this was clearly Tomas's gift from his previous wedding albums. I cannot express how happy my husband and I were with our engagement and wedding photos! Tomas truly captured all the joyous and special moments among our loved ones on our big day. We are able to relive all the feelings of love, excitement, and gratitude from our wedding day by looking through the incredible photos that Tomas took. He is not only a true artist with a talented eye for lighting, composition, and framing but also a genuinely sincere and thoughtful human being who is an absolute delight to work with. He truly made all of our guests and wedding party laugh and feel at ease throughout the wedding night. He clearly put in 110% effort on our wedding day to ensure that we get the best possible photos. My husband and I have had numerous friends ask us for our photographer's contact info because they were so impressed by our photos. We would not hesitate to choose Tomas again, and we recommend him to other couples with our highest recommendation!
Tomas is a professional, creative and friendly photographer. He has such a creative mind to help clients to achieve the style/look that they desire. I've work with him many times and all of my clients were 100% happy wit him. His work is amazing! from engagements, weddings, baby/bridal showers, portraits, family photos to editorials. Highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for an open minded photographer and have the patient to listen and work with you.
First of all, once again I would love to thank Tomas for an awesome photography experience during our wedding day. He was recommended by one of my best friends, who used his service several years ago. Gotta say, his proffessionalism has no boundaries, we didn't even feel there was a photographer, more likely an old-long time known buddy swinging around. Every shot was taken very meticulously with special details only the proffessional would know. Noticed, Tomas is the one who won't make you tired like other photographers, seems his every shot is straight to the target. All the pictures are fantastic quality, every little detail has been cought on camera that we didn't even notice or remember it even happened. Me and my wife Kristina are very satisfied and highly recommend Tomas as a wedding photographer. All your wedding memories will be saved online for a lifetime. Thank you, buddy!
As you can tell from all the praise in the other reviews, Tomas is an awesome photographer. He was flexible and a joy to work with. We'd recommend him to anyone looking for a brilliant photographer with a keen eye and a great sense of humor. He's punctual, professional, and personable. We can't thank Tomas enough and highly, highly recommend him!!! You will NOT be disappointed.
Thanks, Tomas!!
Highly recommend! I loved working with The big affair. Tomas was so helpful and creative. All my wedding pictures looks so great. I would give more than 5 stars.
The best photographer in Los Angeles, highly recommended to all!
All I can say is WOW! We booked The Big Affair for our big wedding, and we can't be happier with our photos and the moments Tomas and his team captured. From beginning to very end they were on their toes capturing every detail, including our tears and laughter. Plus we had excellent guidance for best photo opportunities. These guys are worth every penny for what they do, so don't hesitate to book them for your event!
The Big Affair photography is a must to have for your wedding! For us, the wedding venue and photography was the most crucial decision. It is was an overwhelming experience trying to find the best out there, but luckily we found The Big Affair owned by Tomas. We fell in love with his work and could not anticipate having him to photograph our big Persian wedding. He was super professional, kind and accommodating with guiding. Our photos came very creative and way beyond our expectations. Also, Tomas captured so many beautiful moments that we can barely recall. We are very excited about it and highly recommend The Big Affair photography for your wedding!
Tomas was such a pleasure to be around making my wife and I feel extremely comfortable even though it was our first time posing for pictures taken by a professional photographer for our engagement pics. The level of professionalism in Tomas is quite extraordinary, and it definitely is beautiful seeing someone so dedicated to his craft. Thank you Tomas for being a friend and a one of a kind photographer!
Dear Tomas and team,
Thank you for photographing our rehearsal dinner and wedding beautifully. We were very impressed and our high expectations were definitely met. It was a long day and we got all of the shots that we needed.
Dearest Agne,
Thank you for helping to make our wedding day super glamorous! All of my bridesmaids looked beautiful. My hair and make up was simply perfect. I looked fresh even after 14 hours!
Thank you to the incredible dynamic duo: Ange and Tomas for making our wedding a fairytale.
I would definitely recommend booking Tomas and Agne together! They are a wonderful husband and wife team.
Agne's company: Beauty Affair
i highly recommend Tomas and his crew! Highly professional, creative, respectful and fun! His editing style is perfect and we love our photos from our special day!
Thanks Tomas!!
My wife and I have looked at many photographers and vendors, and The Big Affair caught our eyes instantly (note, my mother is a professional photographer, and my wife and I are keen in observing photography). After reviewing his samples, we decided to go with him without hesitation. Tomas has been very kind to follow our stories, and he really tried to get to know us personally. He was very easy to work with, and has a calming effect on us and we didn't have a single doubt or worry about the photo, before and during the ceremony; we were able to be ourselves, have fun, enjoy the moment, and focus on building our memory. I think working with Tomas was part of the memory of our wedding. He was genuinely wanting our happiness. The reason I emphasize Tomas's personality is because the artist's perspective of the object really determines how his/her work will be portrayed. He did comment constantly that we are cute and beautiful couples, and the work showed itself as such. His photos portrayed ourselves, BETTER THAN how I imagined the best view of ourselves! The photo-journalistic style caught every moment in a natural way, and the photos do not look staged at all. The photos really capture our PERSONALITY: my playfulness, my wife's bashfulness, my father-in-law's quiet and gentle love, mine and wife's mothers exuberance.. THEY ARE ALL THERE. We did not use a videographer, but the photographs have captured all the memories/stories and tells the stories themselves, that we do not regret not having the videos! We absolutely love Tomas, and choosing him as our photographer was the best decision we've made for our wedding planning. GET HIM as your photographer while you can!!
Where do we begin with Tomas?! We first inquired to Tomas back in the middle of 2017, and have not looked back since. From his friendly personality to his impeccable work, Tomas is our top recommended partners that the stars at Rock N' Events consistently refer to our brides & grooms and corporate friends. His portfolio speaks for itself, and it's his time, effort and passion that sets him apart. We can feel the warmth he has with each of our brides and grooms and can trust that they are in the greatest of hands. It also doesn't hurt that he has the best eye for capturing all of our design details haha! (; We are his biggest planner fans, and we can't wait to move more mountains and create all the experiences in the world with him!
Tomas with The Big Affair is none other than the best. He was the first photographer I contacted for our big day, and he stood out in a special way. Not only with his phenomenal work, but also with his incredibly wonderful personality, professionalism, and sense of authentic calm. Having Tomas and his team as our photographers was truly serendipitous and meant to be. He was the first photographer I contacted, the one I maintained discussions with on numerous occasion over the course of a few months, and the one I always intended would be our gifted photographer for our most important day. With a series of serendipitously aligned schedule changes, me and my husband were lucky enough to land Tomas as our wedding photographer. He literally came to our rescue and was meant to be from the first phone call! He managed the wedding with impeccable detail, organization, creativity, and design. He worked calmly and happily with all of us including the various vendors. He knew our venue like the back of our hand and was able to jump into a convoluted timeline at the 11th hour (literally) without any question or hesitation. I truly know that he was meant to be. If you are considering his services for your wedding or occasion, do not hesitate for even one second!!! The Big Affair is AMAZING in both in product and service. As a person, Tomas is the ONlY one you want managing your day. The initial photo we've been given by him is beyond epic: Stunning, phenomenal, and heavenly! Thank you Tomas for everything....words will never be enough, but I already know that we all know how we were truly meant to be. We are so incredibly fortunate to have worked with you. We can't wait to see the rest of the photos! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! To all the brides and grooms out here - get excited for the opportunity to work with Tomas and his team at the Big Affair!!! ❤️😊❤️
We picked The Big Affair as our wedding photography choice because we fell in love with how talented and professional Tomas is. A second, we saw his portfolio we were hooked and had a good feeling about connecting with him. Through the very first email and final moments, Tomas was very professional and informative. When we met him, it felt like we knew him and he explained in detail what to expect and how important it is to prepare for the photos and allocate time for it.
When it came to actual shooting, we had an incredible experience working with Tomas! From our engagement session through the wedding he guided us and captured every detail and moment that we have now to keep and cherish. The wedding album we got is stunning and every time we show it to our guest's everyone loves it.
That said we highly recommend The Big Affair photography if you are looking for exceptional experience, stunning imagery, and professionalism.
My husband and I are so grateful to have had Tomas photographed our wedding! I met Tomas a few years back at a venue and I stayed in contact. He was the first vendor I booked.
Come wedding day, he covered all of the laughter and dancing, and OMGEEEEE his lighting and editing skills are impeccable. We couldn’t be happier with our photos. Without any hesitation we recommend Tomas!
Thank you Tomas for going above and the beyond for us.
Love,
Evelyn & Andrew McCullough
I could write an essay about how exceptionally creative and professional Tomas is.
ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
We had an idea of what we wanted our engagement shoot to be and Tomas took his time to location scout and help guide us into the right direction. From locations to each shot - Tomas took his time with shots to make sure all setups look exceptional. The shoot was a blast and we had so much fun sticking to our plan as well as improvising on the spot and its during these times that Tomas pulled his best work with being creative on the spot. We loved his dedication to getting each photo right and he stayed well past the agreed hours to keep shooting and getting more and more awesome shots. Our engagement shoot turned out like a magazine cover. The shots looked very natural and full of emotion.
WEDDING SHOOT
Tomas arrived prepared and had an excellent assistant - second photographer (highly recommended) if you plan on getting each moment and expression. All throughout the wedding, Tomas was having fun with each shot to capture the most precious of expressions and moments.
COMMUNICATION
In summary, you get what you pay for and with Tomas by far exceeded our expectations all thanks to his humble charisma and the above and beyond attitude when it comes to getting each shot. Tomas communicates well with the scenery and people to pull off just the right mood according to each location and setup.
My wife and I would recommend Tomas and his services to any new to be wifey and hubby. It is imperative to find the right wedding photographer as they will capture your most important life's moments and Tomas - The Big Affair Photography does just that. We couldn't speak higher for Tomas and his team. Thanks to him, we now have forever beautiful photos.
Wow, wow, wow!!! Tomas pics are absolutely stunning and I can't stop looking at them. I'm so grateful that I found Tomas and booked him to capture our beautiful day. I've had so many compliments on the photos he took of Brian and I and I couldn't be happier. Such a great guy to work with and made me feel totally at ease. I booked his wife 'the beauty affair' for hair and makeup too and she made me look incredible!
Tomas is creative, kind, passionate and hard working. We loved getting to know him as a person as well. He was gentle in his direction on our special day, letting me know to tilt my head or change my hand position. This made for the most incredible photos. I love them all. I was in shock. How is it possible to like ALL of your wedding photos? Never heard of a dream situation like mine. Oh ya, he also got them to us so quickly.. the online gallery made it easy to share with family who ached for photos. We are so blessed to have found him. He sees the special moments as well as capturing essential elements like lighting, textures and unique sentiments that most people miss. He caught every detail which means the world to a bride like me as I put my heart and soul into making this a dream a reality. He will forever be my go to photographer but more importantly our friend. Thank you, thank you Tomas.
Thomas is incredible. His passion for capturing the real sweetness of the moment is very special. We spent the day at Matador Beach doing our engagement shoot. A fun filled day that embraced a magnificent sunset. On the wedding day, he directed and made us feel incredibly at ease. He took amazing shots of the ceremony that leave nothing but the essence of the day. Truly appreciate your work. It's crisp, classy, and breathtaking!
Tomas was amazing! Not only do we loooooove our pics...but he was professional, attentive, and most importantly talented!. It was a honor for us to work with such a photographer with a eye for perfection.
Love,
Shawn & Jamaika Dansby
We were looking for a photographer with an eye for detail, great work ethic, and a level of sharpness in the photos without excessive use of photoshop or light room. After an extensive search we came across The Big Affair photography. The owner, Tomas was very responsive to every question we had and took the time to understand the vision for the wedding.
On the wedding day, Tomas and his assistant were on time and ready to go. They had prepared everything and scouted out various locations to do our first look and pictures after the wedding.
To bring the level of dedication into focus even more; my groomsmen and I were having some issues tying my bow tie. The lighting assistant jumped in and helped, he showed us exactly how to do it and it looked great on the first attempt.
Without a doubt, The Big Affair Photography was everything we wanted and more. They're worth every penny plus more, and the pictures in our opinion speak for themselves.
Thank you Tomas and The Big Affair for being true professionals, being able to capture rare and precious moments, and a pleasure to work with.
My fiancé and I booked Tomas for our wedding a year in advance after falling in love with his photos and reading all his great reviews online. Since then he has met all of our expectations. He is a true professional, dedicated, and immensely talented, and that is what makes him stand above the rest. We had a big Russian wedding and several videographers getting in the way and he still managed to capture all our important moments beautifully. He speaks Russian, which was an additional asset, and both he and his assistant photographer, Joe, were so great to be around on our wedding day. He is honest, responsive, and he delivered our photos in a timely and creative way. He is also amazing at editing, editing all the photos to timeless perfection. Dear Tomas, thank you for recreating our wedding with so much beauty and giving us everlasting memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
I absolutely loved The Big Affair. His candid shots and perfect lighting is worth every penny. Tomas was very sweet and professional with everything he did. His lighting assistant also helped take photos--he was good as well--so it was like 2 for the price of 1! I definitely recommend The Big Affair.
We so grateful for Tomas who captured our whole wedding story. Tomas is a top notch detail oriented photographer with a genuine and warmhearted personality. He was able to capture every little detail of our wedding including speechless moments, stunning portraits of me and my fiancé and the whole party! We are a shy couple and don’t get photographed often, however Tomas with his creative eyes and ability to direct in a flattering way, was able to surpass our expectations and capture our moments in a very flattering way, for which we are beyond thankful. When our family and friends saw the photos, we got so many compliments for our wedding photos. So, if you looking for an awesome and most talented wedding photographer I highly recommend to check out Tomas and contact him for your wedding.
When my fiancé and I were looking for a Los Angeles wedding photographer we had to make sure that he takes not only good photos, but also has great and kind personality and very responsive.
Tomas was everything my fiancé and I were looking for. He was so friendly, kind, informative and professional. Plus the photos he takes are completely stunning. So, we did not anticipate to book him for our wedding and were beyond happy with our decision.
On the day of our wedding Tomas and his awesome crew were so professional. Tomas is a true artist. He is very good at directing and knows what angles and light works best for a perfect portrait. Together with his team he captured the essence of who we really are and many beautiful moments that are so precious to us. We were so happy to have Tomas and his team to photograph our wedding and would highly recommend to choose The Big Affair anyone who is getting married!
Tomas' artistic eye is one of its kind! My husband and I had the best experience we could ever think of having with a wedding photographer. Tomas will go above and beyond to build a relationship with you, listen to you, treat you to wonderful things, and make you feel confident in your decision to hire him. My family will never hire another photographer besides Tomas. I have nothing bad to say about our entire experience leading up to our wedding, after our wedding, and what he did for us on our wedding day. He not only captured my husband and I as if we were family to him, who he knows so well or has known for years, but he captured every little detail of our wedding! I know Tomas will exceed your every expectation and wishes. His personality and his work is truly unparalleled. I treasure in my heart the memories that we have had with Tomas. My husband and I now have a beautiful wedding album of the highest quality that we received just a few short months after our wedding. The best way for me to describe Tomas' work is that when you look back at the pictures he has taken the photos come to life! The photos are crystal clear in quality and they exude life! One day Tomas and I were on the phone talking about our wedding album and customizing it and he said that he is ordering it now so that it can get to us by Christmas. This was SO thoughtful of him! He truly thinks of every little thing that will make each of his clients happy. At all times he is easy to reach, and he truly give you undivided attention. You will love his personality and all the care that he puts into your experience! Another thing that was recent and SO genuine was the day that my husband and I met Tomas for coffee and to receive our album from him and we mentioned that after we are thinking about going to Griffith Park for the first time and Tomas didn't even hesitate to offer up his time and ask if he could drive us there or we follow him there to show us how to get there and then show us around. He takes A LOT of time to give you an unforgettable experience EVERY step of the way. I could seriously go on and on for a long time talking about all the wonderful things that made up our experience with Tomas. He is always calm, trustworthy, detail oriented, prompt, joyful, and giving. My husband and I look forward to remaining friends with Tomas forever.
Superb! Amazing! A True Artist!
Wow can this guy take some gorgeous photos. He is a true master at taking some of the most beautiful and quality photos that I have ever seen. He is such a hard worker and he goes above and beyond to make sure he captures stunning photos of your Big Day.
He is very personable and very nice and you really feel lucky to have such a gifted photographer at your side. He is a master at facilitating ease and comfort on your big day and is very sweet and nice to all your family guests.
Tomas Skaringa is a True Artist, his attention to detail is matched by his out-of-this-world work ethic. Not only will you have the biggest selection of gorgeous photos but his turn-around time for delivering you the fully processed photos is almost Super-Hero fast. He is very Very responsive and is a wonderful communicator. He is a true professional. He is kind, thoughtful and is on top of his game. This is very rare in the photography world where flakiness and disappearance is more common than one would hope. He has my highest praise for his work ethic and flawless photographs.
I would highly recommend Tomas. Book him, you won't regret it!
Tomas is a skilled photographer with an eye for artistic detail. My husband and I chose him based on his portfolio and professional manner when we met in person. His work was superb, and we are so very glad that we trusted him to photograph our wedding. Tomas captured beautiful images from every moment of the evening, including touching pictures from when we were getting ready. His manner is incredibly professional, he is very kind and a truly talented photographer. Everyone was at ease during the family and wedding party shots and we felt that we were in capable hands. I am so glad that we will always have these amazing pictures to remind us of our beautiful and joyous wedding day. I highly recommend working with Tomas!
First of all our wedding was a blast ! It was the most wonderful day in our life with so many beautiful and tear dropping moments. However, since it is a day once in your lifetime I was really stress out about how it is going to turn out. I was so grateful to have Tomas, who is so calm, and his awesome team to help us to go through all of this. We felt so special on our wedding day that even all the little problems did not matter anymore.
Tomas is very professional and always supportive. He has a such a great attitude and personality, and gave so much attention to us, for which we are so thankful. Our photos came out so beautiful that I was even crying when we first saw our gallery. Tomas is also very good at editing and my imperfect skin in the photos he made flawless! Our album came out so gorgeous and we are now so proud to show it out family and friends.
We highly recommend to consider The Big Affair for your special event, because you will be amazed how your photos will come out. And we look forward hiring Tomas again for our next upcoming event or even a baby bump shoot!
We were so lucky to have The Big Affair as our wedding photography choice. Tomas was so awesome through the beginning to the very end. As shy people as we are, we could not believe how wonderful we felt taking pictures during our engagement session and wedding ! In addition, before the wedding Tomas gave us advices how to better prepare for the day so it would go smoothly and stressless. And it truly was the most beautiful day in our lives! Tomas is very kind hearted, professional and prompt answering to our emails and always was there for us. The pictures came our phenomenal, timeless and I looked as a bride from magazine and it is all thanks to our photographer.
So, thank you so much for The Big Affair photography to capture our precious moments that we will now pass through generations!
We were introduced to Tomas through friends of ours that hired him for their wedding. We had interviewed several photographers but once we met Tomas and saw his work we had to look no further. His work is amazing and his pictures are genius. We did an engagement shoot prior to the wedding, and Tomas was patient and knew exactly the best way to pose us and gave us excellent direction. He had amazing ideas and made me and my fiancé feel completely comfortable. The pictures from the engagement shoot were truly artistic and exceptional. Everyone who saw the pictures felt it was magazine worthy photography. On the wedding day, Tomas was so patient and calm in an otherwise hectic environment. He was able to get all the shots he needed and really took charge. I could not have asked for a better photography and person to spend my day with. I would recommend him to any one of my friends and family without any hesitation. He is worth every penny as he has given us a lifetime of memories. If you book him for your wedding it will be the best decision you make :)
Tomas at the Big Affair is such a nice guy and so easy to work with. I found him on theknot.com and he did an absolutely fabulous job on our photos. All correspondence was very prompt and helpful. He was a very comfortable and personable presence on our wedding day. Our photos are really beautiful and he is a genius photo editor.
Thank you so much Tomas for your work on our big day! I couldn't have asked for better.
Tomas Skaringa:
I have worked with a ton of photographers in the past, and once I met Tomas, I no longer needed to go to anyone else :). I was very lucky I hired him as our wedding photographer and will always happily recommend him. He has an excellent eye and is truly an artist. Another thing that sets him apart is that unlike majority wedding photographers who are very cheesy, I could never say that about Tomas's work. He knows how to capture all the right moments but does so in a very classy way. I should also add that he is incredibly professional and trustworthy. His lovely wife Agne does make up and hair and together they make a perfect team!! Thank you again!!
Agne Skaringa:
I really enjoyed meeting and working with Agne. She is very creative and a pleasure to deal with. Innovative, edgy and artistic and not afraid to suggest options that a client might not think of. She did my wedding hair, (for which I got a ton of compliments) and once I saw the quality of her work, I kept (and still do) going back to her whenever I need hair and make up done. She also gives fun and very useful up make up lessons. Overall, she does an excellent job and needless to say, I will always recommend her. Thank you again to both!!
Tomas was awesome! He was patient, professional, creative and very easy to work with. He guided us in poses, was quick and efficient. We got our photos back really fast (within 2 weeks) along with an online gallery to share with our loved ones. To say that I loved my pictures would be putting it too lightly. They are gorgeous! I would tell every bride Tomas is the best man for the job when seeking a wedding photographer.
Tomas' work is pure perfection! He recently captured our wedding in April 2015. The pictures were the one thing I cared about the most during the wedding process, and I have to say I got more than what I wanted with Tomas. Tomas was the first photographer we met with, and after meeting with him we knew we couldn't go with anyone else. His work is impeccable - he captures precious moments and brings out the best in you! Not only is Tomas talented, he is very professional. He was wonderful when dealing with our large and loud bridal party. He also had our photos ready for viewing in less than a few weeks after the wedding (I have friends who got married in 2014 who are still waiting for their pictures!). Tomas has given us beautiful engagement and wedding photos that we will always treasure.
We had an outdoors big wedding consisting of four hundred and fifty people. And since, we have spent so much time on planning our dream wedding, I had to be sure of finding the right wedding photographer who would be able to capture not only two of us, but also every little detail that is so precious to us.
In search through thousands of photographers available in Los Angeles I stumbled across The Big Affair wedding photography by Tomas. Just looking through his impressive and unique portfolio, it was very clear to me that I wanted to meet him in person and check if we were good match after all.
When my fiancé and I met Tomas for the first time, he gave us a very warm greeting. We looked through his extensive portfolio and honestly we wanted to book him on the spot. And besides, his amazing work, Tomas has a pleasing personality. He seemed to be very calm, which was another reason to book him, because I knew that our big wedding is going to be hectic and we wanted to make sure that our photographer would be able to pull through without being stressful.
That being said, we booked Tomas to be our wedding photographer. On the wedding day, as expected, he performed very well, beyond our expectations. He was able to capture our most precious and all the little details that are so dear to us. In addition, we were able to enjoy our big wedding completely stresses, just because of having wonderful and talented people such as Tomas helping us through. And the albums he did to our parents and us are so beautiful that we are getting so many compliments from our family and friends.
So, thank you Tomas for making our dreams to come true. And if you are a bride to be I would highly recommend The Big Affair for your special day.
Tomas is simply an artist not a photographer. We hired Tomas for our engagement photo shoot. I could not believe how amazing Tomas was. He is such a friendly person and easy to deal with. He is very active and focused on his job. let me simply tell you this, he would do anything to get a nice shot. We were in february on the beach and it was really cold and Tomas had no problem getting into the water just to take some pics for us, realistically speaking no one else would do that. We were very happy with Tomas and are grateful to his effort also the pics turned out amazing and we were speechless. We cannot wait till the big day to have him again with us. He is worth more than you would ever pay him. if you are looking for a photographer, don't hesitate to hire Tomas Skaringa.
I am constantly getting compliments on my wedding and engagement pictures. Many comment that they look like they're straight out of a bridal or high fashion magazine. The pictures are so classic, elegant, with a lot of artistic touches that Tomas is able to achieve through light and ambiance.
Working with Tomas couldn't be easier, he's a genuinely kind person that wants to give you the best pictures possible, the YOU want them.
My husband and I lucked out to find Tomas (and his wife, Agne with The Beauty Affair), and I would highly recommend The Big Affair for anyone who has photography at the top of their priority list as I did.
Tomas & Agne are a pleasure to work with. Their pictures of us were beautiful with some amazing details. Tomas is WONDERFULLY responsive, thorough, and prompt. When a bride is crazily trying to organize things, it was so great to have someone who was actually on top of things, responding when or before he said he would. He emailed me a few preview pictures THE DAY AFTER our wedding, which was so nice to share & then the full album was ready in just a couple of weeks. I've had friends waiting for 2 months-- that doesn't happen with Tomas & Agne.
The only downsides are the price-- I think a bit higher than average, and there are not many great spontaneous shots of guests from our reception, after it got dark & we were outdoors. The pictures during the day & the posed pictures are absolutely beautiful. Overall, I would recommend the Big Affair for sure!
My wife and I completely enjoyed our experience with The Big Affair Photography from start to finish. Tomas has a great eye and is able to pick out the perfect shots. We couldn’t have asked for better pictures! As you can see from his sample albums, his photos have a timeless aesthetic quality; they aren’t gimmicky and won’t become dated. Moreover, Tomas has a great personality. He’s vibrant, enthusiastic, personable, and clearly dedicated to his art. He has a special ability to bring out the personality and the feeling of moment and people in the pictures, in addition to having an excellent artistic sense. We appreciated Tomas’ flexibility in choosing times that were convenient for us, even though we were very busy, and his professional relationship with us has become a good friendship. We highly suggest contacting Tomas and choosing The Big Affair Photography for your wedding.
Tomas is simply put amazing! I absolutely LOVE all of my wedding pics and will definitely recommend him to anyone I know getting married. He is fun and calm on your wedding day and makes you feel so at ease.
Love Tomas's work. Very professional, patient, and creative. Captures elegant pictures which will leave you more than just satisfied.
Thomas and his wife Agne were an awesome duo at our wedding this past May. More on that to come. We looked at many different photographer’s pictures and decided to give The Big Affair a call as their photos seemed to blend art and technique and Thomas seemed to really be able to captured some great candid moments in his online sets.
Our relationship started with a very pleasant exchange via voice messages and texts and Thomas even emailed me contact information on different vendors we could use for other wedding needs before we had decided to go with them. We then got together for a “get to know you” chat and came up with a very fair price…especially for the skill and teamwork of the two. Thomas did his homework, going to our venue ahead of time to check out how the lighting might look at different points of the day and to see which landscapes would provide the best backdrops.
On the day of the wedding, Thomas and Agne show up not only professional, but personable as well. They took some seriously awesome photos and we had many laughs along the way. It definitely kept the mood light and fun on what is typically a very stressful day. Here’s the really cool part…a day after your wedding, you start to miss the whole event and want to see some pictures…and in your email comes five or six pictures that Thomas has touched up as a preview of what is to come. Then about a week later, you get the photos uploaded on to his website and they are brilliant!!! Thomas is still doing some final touches on some pictures that we requested he touch up and we’ll be looking for that picture disk in the mail soon!
I would highly recommend Thomas and his wife Agne of The Big Affair for capturing the memories of your wedding or any event for that matter!!!
Thinh + Julie
May 11th, 2013 @ Hummingbird Nest Ranch
My husband and I are so thrilled that we chose Tomas and Agne as our wedding photographers. Every time we met with them, we felt so comfortable and at ease with the entire process. We had a blast doing our engagement photo shoot and Tomas and Agne were so patient and helpful with our first attempts at modeling :) The engagement shots were amazing and truly represented us and all our favorite things and places. By the time our wedding took place, Tomas and Agne already felt like old friends which made the day so much more enjoyable. We love all of our wedding photos from the super artsy shots to the shots of friends and family celebrating. Could not be happier!
There is an abundance of talented photographers in LA... but very few are capable of putting you at ease the first moment you step into their studio. The Big Affair is a diamond in the rough. Tomas is not only a brilliant artist with a keen eye for detail and creative ingenuity... he is very caring and embodies this calmness about him that immediately made us feel comfortable.
We have very diverse tastes in things which made it difficult to pinpoint exactly what we like. Tomas went the extra mile of figuring out what our collective style is and even made multiple trips to our wedding venues to explore the creative possibilities.
Equally wonderful is Agne. She is the beautiful wife of Tomas and helped him with the equipments on the wedding day. She is in fashion and was tremendously helpful with the "how to pose like a model" 101. We had so much fun!
A few days after the wedding, Tomas e-mailed a few photos for a sneak preview of what is to come... We were delighted! And about 6 weeks later he provided us a personalized DVD containing all our photographs. The pictures came out so beautiful... we never looked so glamorous!
I highly recommend The Big Affair. You won't be disappointed!
My husband and I had Tomas and Agne from The Big Affair photograph our July wedding and reception at the Sunset Restaurant in Malibu, CA (beach wedding, dinner reception in the restaurant--30 guests), and we could not possibly have been more happy with them.
We were recommended to them by a friend of ours (which was great, since I did not know where to start looking). After meeting with them initially, I did not even bother to look anywhere else or meet with any other photographers. Their photography that they showed me was beautiful and they were so nice and relatable. Tomas and Agne took great care in getting to know me and my husband (they met with us a couple of times before the wedding), so that we would feel comfortable with them when they were photographing us. They were very friendly and professional, and always promptly answered email questions or requests that we had.
On the day of our wedding, they both worked very hard to get as many great shots as possible, but they were not imposing. The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous. The lighting and quality of the photos is exquisite, perfect. They really portray "us" and our guests perfectly. We are so grateful that we have such beautiful photos to forever remind us of our special day.
Thank you Tomas and Agne!
My husband and I were thrilled with Tomas as our wedding photographer. As creative types ourselves (a writer and a musician) it was very important to us that our photographer be artistically talented and not just an amateur with an expensive camera. Tomas knows what he's doing. His photos are all thoughtfully composed and naturally well lit, and thanks to him we have hundreds of beautiful pictures we can't wait to frame.
Tomas was also a wonderful person to work with. He responded to every email promptly and patiently, and on our wedding day, when everyone was running around like crazy, he was a very calm presence.
We received some preview pictures 2 days after our wedding, and we received ALL our preview pictures in about a week and a half. They were ready before we'd even gotten back from our honeymoon!
The next time a friend of ours gets engaged, we will recommend Tomas and The Big Affair for their photography. We are very happy.
Tomas and Agne are an amazing team, They have a great attitude and are able to get you to relax and bring out your best! They both have a fabulous style and they are able to make what might seem ordinary extraordinary!
We still think that Hiring The big affair to photograph our wedding was probably the best decision my husband and I made in the entire planning process. From our first meeting with them (where they were nice enough to answer all our questions and talk to us for an hour!), we were blown away by their work and their ability to capture the real emotion of the day in their images.
Both our engagement photo shoot and wedding day were perfectly captured and documented. When we received our wedding photos that certainly proved true! My husband and I couldn't be happier with their work, and we both felt they covered every possible shot we could ever want.
Perhaps most importantly, we felt The Big Affair really cared about our experience and worked their hardest capture our memories and emotions from that day, and they certainly succeeded :)