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4.9

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Ana was absolutely amazing! She made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and captured every special moment so beautifully. She was professional, kind, patient, and incredibly talented. Our photos turned out even better than we imagined, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. We highly recommend Ana to anyone looking for a wonderful photographer!

Emy T.

5.0

Photographer Roldan was fantastic and made us feel comfortable the entire day. The photos are beautiful, natural, and captured every moment perfectly.

Mika G.

5.0

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We make our couples look AMAZING! And... we have the BIGGEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL portfolio on The Knot. ps: there is an upgrade worth $2,000 for free and a special pricing not listed on The Knot only on available on the website. Please visit our official website and click on Pricing and follow directions. Who are we? A powerful husband and wife duo with an award-winning team. We have a gift and a talent in photography that stands out - the hard to find secret sauce: the direction that makes every couple look incredible. We are also very intelligent and organized... making the entire experience incredibly simple. WHAT MAKES US SO UNIQUE? *The BIGGEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL portfolio on The Knot! Don’t take our word for it - see it with your own eyes! (Most companies have 1-4 stunning photos - we have thousands! that’s consistency: beautiful photos out of every single wedding!) *WE TOOK ALL THE PHOTOS IN OUR PORTFOLIO. No stock/bought photos like other companies (you’d be surprised what’s happening out there). * Family-owned vs. big national companies * Highest industry standards for our team (we have the the highest qualifications method of any company) * 15+ years in business with 2,000+ weddings documented. * Award-winning photographers (Sony, Vogue, & more) * Expert direction to make you look incredible! * Simple process—no unnecessary meetings and time wasted. No stress. We want you to have fun and let us do all the hard work. * Stunning editing and vibrant colors * Fun, engaging photographers—no awkward moments * Back-up team of talented photographers * Streamlined organization to keep you on track * Top-quality albums tested for months * FREE workshops for couples! **Friends for life!! Send us a message for more info! Looking forward to talking with you!

Asian-owned, Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Native American-owned, Pacific Islander-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

16+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

20 team members

Details

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

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

5-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2019.+2 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Christian and Anastasia

Owners/Photographers

Whether you’re camera shy or not, you’ll always get stunning photos with us. We’re a married couple with degrees in film technology and architecture, and we run one of the leading wedding photo and video companies in the industry. As photography experts, we’ve trained the most award-winning photographers any agency has ever produced and built the largest, most breathtaking portfolio with the most talented team in the country. Our mission is simple: to make you look absolutely INCREDIBLE on your wedding day—while ensuring you have the time of your life. Join us for a free live webinar this week! Sign up now on our website—seats are limited!

4.9

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Reviewers rave about this photography and video team for capturing natural, emotional, and artistic images and cinematic videos that feel like time travel. The staff were professional, friendly, and made planning easy and stress-free, blending in while working efficiently. Extras like a planning webinar were helpful. Highly recommended.

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Emy T

6/30/2026

Ana was absolutely amazing! She made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and captured every special moment so beautifully. She was professional, kind, patient, and incredib...

ly talented. Our photos turned out even better than we imagined, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. We highly recommend Ana to anyone looking for a wonderful photographer!

Mika G

12/31/2025

Photographer Roldan was fantastic and made us feel comfortable the entire day. The photos are beautiful, natural, and captured every moment perfectly.

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Natalie P

12/29/2025

We had a great experience with this company from start to finish. We booked both photo and video and absolutely love the results. Christian’s webinar helped us so much with plannin...

g our wedding and made the whole process feel easier and less stressful. Highly recommend!

Rachel M

12/26/2025

We had both photography and video, and the whole experience was just easy and enjoyable. Nothing felt forced or complicated, and we were able to actually relax and enjoy our day wh...

ile everything was being captured. The photos are beautiful and natural, and the video brings back all the little moments we didn’t even notice at the time. We’re really happy with how everything turned out and so glad we chose this team. Highly recommend them

Brooke S

12/02/2025

So I’m not usually writing reviews but WOW, these guys deserve it. Our photos look AMAZING, like better than I ever even expected lol. The photographer was super chill and made us ...

feel normal (I’m awkward infront of camera usually ). They also worked FAST which I really apreciated because we wanted to enjoy the party, not pose all night. Looking at the photos now just makes me smile like crazy — they captured stuff I didn’t even notice was happening. Honestly, 10/10, thank you so much!!

Cameron B

11/20/2025

We booked the photo + video package and I swear, it feels like they bottled up the entire vibe of our wedding. Not just the pretty posed stuff — the real things. My best friend hyp...

ing me up before the aisle, my partner stealing fries during cocktail hour, my uncle absolutely dominating the dance floor (still laughing at that clip 😂). The team somehow stayed invisible but also everywhere at once… total ninjas with cameras. When we watched our video for the first time, it didn’t feel like watching an edited project — it felt like TIME TRAVEL. The photos? Pure art. The kind of photos you hang on your wall and smile at every single time you walk by. I didn’t think I’d care that much about wedding media, but now I’m like, “Everyone needs this!!”

Melissa P

9/12/2025

We booked the Easy Package and our photographer was Luis—he was INCREDIBLE. The photos are absolutely amazing, and what I loved most is how caring he was the whole time, always mak...

ing sure we got what we wanted. He has such a sweet personality and a really artistic vision, which made some of the shots so unique and beautiful. Our bridal party loved him too, because he kept things fun and relaxed, while still being super professional. Everything Luis did was quick and efficient, so we had plenty of time to enjoy our wedding without feeling like we were stuck in endless photoshoots. Thanks again to Luis and The Talented Photographer team—you guys really made our day special. P.S. we also loved the webinar! Christian gave us so much useful info, and it honestly helped us plan our big day and even organize our time better.

Gina W

7/11/2025

From the very beginning, they made the entire process so easy and stress-free. We barely had to explain what we wanted—they just got it. On the wedding day, they blended right in a...

nd made everyone feel comfortable, even my camera-shy husband. The photos came out beautifully—sharp, full of emotion, and not overly posed. The video completely captured the spirit of the day, from the quiet morning moments to the packed dance floor. We’ve watched it multiple times with friends and family, and every time someone says, “This feels like a movie.”

Martin B

12/05/2024

As a guest, I was blown away by their ability to capture the joy, love, and emotion of the wedding. The photos are stunning, and they truly tell the story of the day. From the hear...

tfelt ceremony to the lively reception, every moment was beautifully preserved. I can't thank them enough for their talent and professionalism. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who will create timeless memories.

Kathy L

12/05/2024

They photographed my daughter’s wedding and the pictures came out amazing. She took so many pictures and I’m glad to have these memories captured.

Tamily N

12/05/2024

They were very helpful and professional. Got the angles right. And made sure the bride (my sister) got everything she needed and more ! 10/10

Matthew P

12/05/2024

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Anastasia as our photographer. We communicated with Christian who is the owner of the talented photographer and he was super nice and...

made the whole process so easy. I couldn’t be more happy with the pictures that Anastasia took. They were very beautiful and she did such a fantastic job. I highly recommend them and I don’t think anyone would regret working with them.

Reina L

12/05/2024

Our wedding was on June 13 2024 and The talented photographer was a great company to work with. Anastasia was the photographer that came and she was amazing. She was so nice and th...

e photos she took were beautiful. She took so much pictures and I feel like she captured every moment.

Tien D

12/05/2024

Made our experience so much better! Thanks for all your hard work Anastasia!!

Eric L

12/05/2024

Professional and kind. 10/10 would recommend

Jordan B

1/17/2024

So far, all interactions with Christian were lovely. He was kind, listened to all my ideas and desires and gave his honest feedback. He responded quickly and was very professional....

I was between two photography choices but went ultimately went with The Talented Photographer’s team. My wedding is not until October, so I am excited to see what magic is going to be photographed and beauty captured on that day☺️

Jessina D

10/31/2018

Incredible! I am super awkward with photos and I have no idea how to pose or be in front of a camera. Christian made it fun and fast and the photos were beyond what I expected. Ou...

r guests also enjoyed his company, and I received comments from the wedding planner that he has been the best photographer she's worked with in 20 years. Thats incredible.

alejandra g

10/31/2018

Luis was incredible. Thank you! We received beautiful photos. These guys know what they're doing.

carlo z

10/31/2018

He knows how much we loved the photos but we have to give him 5 stars everywhere! lol

katie m

10/31/2018

The Talented Photographer was probably the best photographer I've worked with. I have a huge family and I have been to tons of weddings and I just needed someone that worked fast w...

hile providing good photos and I just cant be any happier with him. Thank you so much Christian, we like absolutely love the photos and I cannot stop showing people and we are about to print one and hang it in the living room! OMGOMGOMG priceless shots Christian. Priceless.

Efrain G

10/11/2018

Hands down one of the best photographers of our era. Grab him before he explodes and you can still afford him. Super happy with my photos.

Kristen M

10/11/2018

We booked Christian for our wedding because we loved his work and saw the reviews. We were glad we did because he was fantastic to work with on the wedding day. He had great ideas ...

for artistic flare to make our pictures one of a kind. The unedited pictures we saw the day of on the camera were amazing, so we cannot wait see the actual pictures. We did a first look on the beach, and he and Kristen (we asked for a 2nd photographer too) made sure to get everyone out of the way and align us to capture this very special moment perfectly. On top of it they were great to work with! We didn’t even realize they were there, as they let us enjoy our moment. Christian and Kristen were great to work with, and Christian was always incredible about getting back quickly to all of our questions leading up. He is very focused on getting perfect shots, and gives many suggestions along the way to capture natural and genuine moments. Helped to make our day relaxed and special. Can’t wait to see the pictures.

pedro m

10/10/2018

We loved his photos, his personality, his charisma, and his energy.

carolina s

10/10/2018

With my husband being a groomzilla and be being a bridegodzilla, he handled us incredibly well. The images were spectacular. Honestly, I spent hours, and hours, and hours, looking ...

for a wedding photographer ... and I couldn't find a better one. I hired him and annoyed him with tons of emails... then I realized that all I had to do from the beginning was relax and let him handle the photography side of things. He is an expert, a master, an icon in the business and I dear you to find someone better. He is also so fun!

Matilda G

10/05/2018

Fast. Reliable. Punctual. Funny. Fun. Smart. Outgoing. Passionate. I would describe him with those words. Christian is now like a family member to us. We even put him in the circle...

of trust. lol.

Carlos J

10/05/2018

We all cried while looking at the pictures. I mean, we had to call him and leave him the most incredible voice mail ever. Incredible photos

Anna M

10/05/2018

I used to be a wedding planner and I have to admit I've never seen a wedding photographer be so fun, confident, and wise about wedding photography. He shot my wedding and I couldn'...

t be happier... the photos are incredible. Everyone got along with him pretty well, he is good at what he does and also good with people.

Kiera B

9/27/2018

My husband and I hired Christian for our wedding and he created the most amazzzzing gallery for us. We shopped around for a while and eventually decided Christian was worth our inv...

estment because of the quality of his work. The photos were exactly how I imagine remembering my wedding day for the rest of my life, and honestly it gave me that fairy tail look I've been imaging since I was a little girl! After all, our photos are the one thing my husband and I really have to represent our wedding to friends and family who couldn't make the event and for years to come. So having a journalistic style documentation was really important to us. And we also wanted photos that were just breathtakingly beautiful, so we could get them printed large format to hang on the wall in our new house. Christian was able to set us up with a book order and the quality large prints we wanted. Christian is really professional, helpful and super fun to work with too! Having him at the wedding made the quests have more fun because of his personality and making people laugh on camera. We are so happy that there are pictures of us, AND of our guests. We LOVE our photos!

Aubrey M

9/27/2018

Christian is without a doubt, then most amazing and talented photographer out there! We had our engagement shoot with him and he made everything really easy and comfortable. Its di...

fficult to be on camera and I'm not a modal at all lol, and Christian was able to guide the shoot and make us feel comfortable, and the photos looked amazing! He also is able to tell you exactly how to pose, in order to capture that really naturally romantic look you want for your engagement pictures, which really stands out on film. Christian's willingness to go to great lengths to get the best shot, like lying on the ground, climbing through bushes, traveling to a specific location etc, and all of the photos have an gorgeous composition, and very natural look. We felt like we were treated like his best friends at the shoot and he took the time to get to know us over the phone before the shoot and answer any questions we had. Also, the turnaround time is so fast, where as most photographers take months to get your photos back to you. He is a really fun but professional photographer to work with. I highly recommend him!

Darin C

8/09/2018

Christian did a great job with our engagement photos and the photos for our airplane hangar wedding! He was able to capture the precious moments from our wedding, and we are very h...

appy with the images.

Darin C

7/25/2018

Christian’s photos were great! We really loved all the photos for our unique airplane hangar wedding. He was even able to capture shots from the airplane! We are happy to have our ...

special day captured in the photo style we loved.

Chris v

3/01/2018

The photographer was incredibly fun, and made things easier. I am horrible at posing for photos but the process was simple and honestly a lot less work than I thought. Thank you so...

much for my awesome photos! Me and my family have been looking through them over and over again and they're amazing!

Crystal L

11/30/2017

All I can say is that every question I had over a 10 month span before my wedding was answered. They were willing to work with my budget as well as offer two photographers for my w...

edding. They were professional and experienced. I liked the laid back vibe they brought to my wedding and willingness to work with areas and poses we wanted. They were great at giving direction and working with a vision. I can't wait to see some of the final proofs as well as all the photos in general!

Elisabeth A

11/09/2017

Booked Christian for my wedding in October and I can’t say enough wonderful things!! I got my pictures back and they are absolutely stunning. He captured so much emotion in so many...

of our pictures as well as got sooo many candid shots that turned out perfect! Normally I hate my picture taken but Christian made it very easy to feel comfortable in front of the camera. I am so happy that I have so many gorgeous pictures to reminisce on forever. Thank you Christian!

sheena s

11/09/2017

Christian is an absolute rock star! We are so happy with our pictures. He took the time out to make over 1300 pictures look incredibly stunning, and all of which came together to t...

ell a beautiful story of our wedding day. Christian's professionalism, light-hearted spirit, and attention to detail made everything that much smoother. His prices are beyond reasonable, and worth every single cent. Wishing him all the success in the world because he most certainly deserves it!

Grace A

11/07/2017

Wow, I cannot sing Christian’s praises enough! First, his down-to-earth attitude calmed down my jittery nerves. I do not consider myself as very photogenic where I almost dread hav...

ing pictures taken of myself. I tend to just freeze and look awkward when I know a camera is on me. But Christian’s fun-loving personality allowed me to let my guard down and be myself, which resulted in astoundingly beautiful photographs!!! His assistant Jasmine was wonderful as well! Second, he is great at adapting to his surroundings and circumstances. He flawlessly managed to get all of the family photos that I wanted before it started to downpour rain on us, just in the nick of time. With how large my family is and with many little kids, this was definitely no small feat. My family is full of goofy, over- the-top personalities and that became very apparent on the dance floor. Christian and Jasmine captured one-of-a-kind photos that make me smile looking back at them. Last but certainly not least, he definitely lives up to his name of “The Talented Photographer”! He is unbelievably talented and his gorgeous photos are proof of that! I cannot stop looking at our wedding photos as they keep getting better the more I look at them! His attention to detail surpassed all of my expectations! If there is still any hesitation, please do yourself a favor and book him now before it’s too late! You will definitely not regret it! I highly recommend him to everyone! Thank you SO much Christian and Jasmine for giving us lifelong memories through your photos and for embracing my crazy family! lol Best wishes!

Katie a

11/01/2017

Amazing!!! oh my goodness!!!! seriously!!! check out his website and book him! you will not be disappointed!!

matt g

10/31/2017

Excellent photographer. The entire wedding party actually had a blast with him!!! He was such a cool dude.

melissa s

10/31/2017

We couldn't be happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! grab him if he is free for your date!! you will not be disappointed!!

Estefany D

10/31/2017

We were very lucky to have him. A true professional and master of his craft. We highly recommend him.

Carla G

10/31/2017

He was very kind and outgoing. Our entire family loved him. We received very beautiful photos!!!!

robin s

10/31/2017

There are many photographers out there. A lot of people can simply buy a camera and take photos. To find good, talented, real artists and masters in photography is actually pretty ...

hard. This is one of them. WE COULDNT BE HAPPIER.

estefany D

10/31/2017

An amazing photographer. We adored him. Now he is also our good friend... we couldn't be happier with the photos he provided. <3

Kara G

10/31/2017

We are a very picky couple. After hours and hours of searching we came to the conclusion that this was probably the best photographer out there. His work is truly incredible. A mas...

ter in photography.

cesar G

10/31/2017

I found this photographer through a friend of mine and I just couldn't be happier with the pics he gave us. I feel like he captured and documented the wedding so well. He is very a...

rtistic but also very candid. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Olivia s

10/31/2017

He photographed my daughter's wedding. Not only were his artistic shots pretty amazing... like the portraits... but the candid and dance shots were soooooo incredible and fun!!!!

Shelby s

10/31/2017

He was very kind and outgoing. My photos were just great! I can't thank him enough.

Olivia G

10/31/2017

This was the photographer for my daughter's wedding. He was AMAZING!!! The photos were absolutely unbelievable. They were able to capture the personalities of the people they phot...

ographed. Seeing the photos weeks later made me feel like we were experiencing the party all over again!

jasmine c

10/30/2017

At first we thought we couldn't find this quality in this price range... but it was him!!! get him before he blows up! we are very thankful for his hard work and patience! amazing ...

photographer.

estefany D

10/30/2017

Very professional and outgoing. What matters the most is the memories... and he did an amazing job at capturing them. I am so happy... everyone is so happy. Two of my bridesmaids w...

ill hire him! Incredible. Go for him!! worth it!

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