TRUE PHOTOGRAPHY - Ranked #1!
$2,000 starting price
Local Nationwide - No travel fees
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Videography services available
Aaron
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (14X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We are all about showing the heart, love and energy that your day will bring. Expect a ton of candid moments, sprinkled in with stylized shots. We freeze action into the single most impactful moment. We love to show off all of the textures and color of your wedding day.
The photographers we have sought out have to have these ingredients:
✅ Talent - You can't teach talent. You can refine it, but you either see it or you don't. Talent with photography involves seeing things in a different light and perspective. It is understanding that each image is a story you are telling and it is important to share that story in the most flattering and beautiful way.
✅ Experience - Each photographer has to have had their own photography business for at least three years. Experience doesn't necessarily mean that you are talented. What it does mean, however, is that you have been put in many situations and scenarios. The more you have been in those situations and scenarios the quicker you know how to properly handle them. This leads to better photography, but also a much smoother and more efficient experience.
✅ Diversity- It is important that the photographer produces a variety of unique shots. This entails different backgrounds, poses, expressions and emotions. This will provide you with many options to choose from. You can expect a healthy mix of candids of you and all of your guests, as well as stylized shots, artsy photos, formals (photographed quickly and professionally), and details. Fifty years later, you will still feel that your images look amazing, and are free of all gimmicks.
✅ Personality - Much like talent, you can't teach someone to be cool and likable. We have searched high and low for people that have both talent and also great personalities. Everyone has a positive energy and is very happy on the outside. On the inside they are detailed and thinking of all the little things that will make each shot the best it can be. When you and your guests are being photographed, they will naturally look better if you have a photographer that is also smiling and happy. On top of being a nice person, they also have to be very comfortable giving direction in a likable way.
+23 years in business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $2,495
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Destination Weddings
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Boudoir
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Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
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Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Wedding
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Meet the team
Aaron
Owner
I started True Photography in 2000, after graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography. At first, I began photographing alone. I would shoot events, do the marketing, retouch the images, process the accounting, and build albums. Although my clients were happy, I found that I was spread too thin to accomplish everything effectively and at the highest quality.
Fast-forward 22 years, and many refinements later, today, we are a booking agency representing the top wedding photographers. I have sought out award winning talent that is technically savvy, creative, and super personable.
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5.0
out of 5.0192 reviews
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True Photography, known for providing exceptional services, received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their wedding photography and videography services at various venues. Customers commend the team for their professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to capture beautiful and memorable moments. From photographers like Mary, Megan, and Avalon to videographers like Kyle and Dustin, reviewers appreciated their talent, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor. True Photography's communication, quick turnaround time, and high-quality results left customers extremely satisfied and grateful, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding photography and videography needs.Review photos
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Katelin M
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5.0
1/03/2023
Absolutely stellar work and service. My husband and I hired True Photography & Video to take photographs and video of our wedding in July 2022.
Our photographers were Avalon and Cort and they were truly a dream team! We met with Avalon, our lead photographer, a few times before the big day to get an idea of our timeline, photo locations, and types of photos we wanted to capture our day. She was instrumental in helping us make all of those decisions as well as appropriately padding our timeline to allow for us to get everything in. She walked our First Look location in Balboa Park with us so that everyone was on the same page and the big day would go off without a hitch. There are many great duos in the sports, especially in the NBA. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Kobe and Shaq, Lebron James and DeWayne Wade. Avalon and Cort are the wedding photographer equivalents of these great duos. They were able to corral our large wedding party (20) as well as our immediate family members (14) from shot location to shot location and kept everything on schedule. They were great at providing feedback and instructions on how to pose so that our pictures came out amazing. They were also very subtle during the ceremony and reception so that they were able to capture all of our great moments without drawing attention to themselves or obstructing anyone's view. I truly could not recommend a better team.
Our videographer was Dustin and he did an amazing job as well. Similarly to Avalon and Cort, he was able to discretely record our ceremony and reception while still getting amazing shots of the events. The video was spectacular and my husband and I are grateful that we have those moments captured forever.
The final reason I would recommend True Photography and Video is their editing team. We had an outdoor ceremony as well as a reception with an evening skyline view of San Diego. Their team expertly removed all shadows and flashes in the photos for each event. They are superb pictures that came out better than we could ever imagine!
response 10/03/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re thrilled you had such a great experience w...
ith Avalon and our True Photography team. It was a joy capturing the special day and we’re so happy you loved the photos and video! 📸🎥
Your trust and appreciation mean the world to us. Thank you again for choosing us to be part of your wedding! Wishing you all lifetime of happiness! 😊
Brittni G
5.0
4/02/2025
We loved working with True Photography. answered all our questions, reasonably priced, payment plan options. Our photographer Megan was the absolute best, she was such a sweetheart and made me feel loved and special all day. I couldnt have asked for a better photographer. The pictures were beautiful and our video montage was amazing. Dustin did a great job. I truly loved these people and they truly captured such beautiful moments.
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Cristina M
5.0
3/19/2025
We had our wedding at the Fallbrook Estate by Wedgewood weddings. We were paired up with True Photography & Video by Wedgewood. For photography, Mary S and Jen A did a great job. They captured all the special moments beautifully, and we're so happy with the photos they delivered. Likewise, our videographer, Kyle Garrett, was exceptional. He did an amazing job capturing the wedding video, staying professional and unobtrusive while still getting every key moment on film.
We wanted to thank them so much!
Cristina & Trent
Sarah R
5.0
3/01/2025
This past Monday, I married my best friend of 11 years—the love of my life, my soulmate—at the most perfect wedding venue, Los Willows in Southern California. One of the best decisions we made was choosing True Photography to capture the most important day of our lives. But where we truly got lucky was with our photographer, Pauleen.
From the moment she arrived and introduced herself, I knew we were in for a magical day. She instantly made everyone feel comfortable, beautiful, and excited to be in front of the camera. Her energy was incredible—she worked quickly, guided us with effortless direction, and kept us relaxed and in the moment. Pauleen didn’t just meet our expectations; she exceeded them in every way. She captured every shot we had hoped for and so much more, turning our memories into art.
Her talent, expertise, and creativity added so much to our wedding day, and we feel so grateful to have had her behind the lens. We cannot wait to see all of our photos! If you’re getting married and looking for a photographer, look no further—Pauleen won’t just capture the moments you envision, she’ll bring the love and beauty of your day to life.
response 03/01/2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We are beyond thrilled to hear how special yo...
ur wedding day was and how Pauleen helped make it truly magical. Her ability to make everyone feel comfortable and her creative eye are just a few of the many reasons we love having her on our team.
Congratulations once again on marrying your soulmate, and thank you for trusting us to capture your most important day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! - Avalon of True Photography & Video
Rachel P
5.0
2/24/2025
True Photography & Video was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Avalon, their lead photographer, we were blown away by her communication style - she was super responsive, helpful, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, Avalon was a true superstar, capturing every moment with an impeccable eye for detail. She had such an amazing ability to be in all the right places at the right time, effortlessly documenting our special day. The quality of the photos and video she delivered was absolute perfection - we are overjoyed with the results and feel so lucky to have found True Photography & Video to entrust with preserving the memories of our wedding day. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
response 02/24/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Avalon and the team mad...
e you feel at ease and captured such special moments. It’s great to know that you're overjoyed with the photos and video—your feedback truly means a lot to us.
It was a pleasure being part of your wedding day, and we wish you both all the best!
Sara S
5.0
10/22/2024
True photography were so professional and fun to work with! We got so much done in just an hour. My photographer was Mary and my videographer was Michael. I thought the pricing was very reasonable and the resulting media was so beautiful. Worth every penny. We will cherish these pictures and videos for the rest of our lives.
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for your review and we are thrilled you are so happy :) You both look am...
azing and we are honored to have been a small part of your special day!
Samantha I
5.0
10/05/2024
True photography was just amazing! Jen was our initial contact who ended up serving as the lead photographer on our team. She helped us set our schedule starting a month out from the big day, and was super accommodating to all our adjustments. We had them for 8 hours of coverage, and they knew just how to direct us and capture all the right moments. We had so much fun with them the whole night, and we got the photos back just a week later. They are BEAUTIFUL! They'll be doing a maternity shoot for us later this year and we can't wait for more amazing shots!
response 10/07/2024
Thank you for the awesome review! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that Jen and the team made you...
r day a blast and captured all the special moments perfectly. We're pretty quick with our post production turn around time ;) We’re so looking forward to your maternity shoot and creating more beautiful memories together!
Kevin T
5.0
10/04/2024
Chelsea and co. were the absolute BEST! Words can't express how impressed we were with our photos from our wedding. A few family members commented that the photos could be part of a wedding magazine and I have to agree. Chelsea was able to capture amazing photos at every stop and was GREAT with asking guests to pose for candid photos. If you're looking for a top notch photographer, look no further than True Photography and Chelsea. You can thank me later.
response 10/07/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re thrilled that you loved your wedding photo...
s and that Chelsea and the team made your day so special. It’s an honor to hear your family thought the pictures were magazine-worthy! We’re grateful you chose True Photography and appreciate your recommendation!
Carolyn S
5.0
10/03/2024
Our initial contact was with Avalon and we became very comfortable that her and her team would provide excellent photo and video capture of our event. We were right to trust her and her team. True photography met our expectations.
True photography was professional from our original consultation through the wedding. The photographers and videographer arrived on time for the wedding, each was pleasant and fun to work with, listened to our wishes, but still offered advice for particular shots. We appreciated their willingness to take the shots we wanted but also to suggest shots we had not considered. They were patient to get the right photo and video, and were wonderful working with us and our guests.
The photos were beautiful and video was creative. The photos and video captured important moments and fun moments with staged and candid moments. True Photography was wonderful.
Stacey F
5.0
8/29/2024
Paul joined us on the California Princess which is not an easy venue to shoot. With three levels and scattered guests he was able to capture it all! Amazing job Paul!! Thank you so much, you were able to capture everything we wanted. They are just gorgeous.
response 08/29/2024
Jeff, thank you so much for your review! It looks like you really had the perfect day out ...
there on the water, and I know Paul enjoyed his time with you all as well :) Many congratulations your way!!
Katie D
5.0
8/28/2024
True Photography & Video is the preferred vendor with our venue and we’re so happy we used them! We had Dustin as our lead videographer who was the absolute best- so funny, personable, professional, and a great hype man! We also had Pauleen as our lead photographer who was amazing as well- she listened to our vision of what we liked and disliked. We were provided with almost 3,000 photos to choose from, it’s so hard to pick our favorites! Definitely very happy and relieved we went with True.
response 08/28/2024
Hi Katie, thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with True ...
Photography & Video! We’re thrilled to hear that Dustin and Pauleen exceeded your expectations and that their professionalism and attention to detail made such a positive impact on your special day. They are one fun team too :)
Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing our studio. We hope to be there for you in the future for all of life's big events!! Sincerely, Avalon of True
Vincent P
5.0
8/20/2024
TRUE Photography was TRULY the best (pun intended)!
We got assigned Megan O as our lead photographer. As two people who have never done a photoshoot, Megan made us feel at ease during our engagement shoot at Balboa Park. From showing us what poses to do to asking us questions to get to know us, it felt like we were just hanging out with a friend. She was always open to suggestions of places we wanted to take pictures of and made us feel so comfortable. To say that the photos turned out amazing is an understatement. We received so many compliments on the photos.
Between the engagement shoot and our wedding, if I had any questions and texted Megan, she always answered promptly. During the wedding, Megan was already there before the time she told us she would show up as. She is as dependable as they come. She made sure that we all looked our best before taking photos. Even though she didn't need to, she helped me put my veil on and lay out my train for photos to get the best photos possible. I can tell she truly loves this job as I saw her smiling the whole time. Megan would come up to us throughout the wedding to check in on us and ask if we wanted any additional photos. As soon as there was a crowd of people asking to take photos, Megan would magically appear to help take photos on people's phones and on her camera. From the few photos that Megan showed us, I already know that these photos will be cherished for a lifetime. I cannot write enough words to thank Megan for the amazing job she did.
Bruna, our second photographer, was a total team player! In addition to being a rock star photographer who has a lot of creativity in capturing shots for us, Bruna was also our boutonniere aficionado on our wedding day. Seriously, none of us guys knew how to pin a boutonniere correctly so she had to pin it for us individually. It was a real lifesaver. Bruna also came with genuine positivity and an upbeat personality the entire time! Thank you for your photography prowess, positivity, and boutonniere pinning skills Bruna!!
Alex, our videographer, was so fun and incredibly talented! He came up with some fun ideas for videos and made us and our wedding party feel comfortable. He always made sure his takes were perfect before we moved onto the next thing. Alex had a smile on his face the whole time! Even though a wedding can be so chaotic, Alex was a calming presence. He was always ready to get all the action on video and we appreciated how proactive about it.
All in all, you cannot go wrong with this vendor. They are all responsive, always willing to help, and make you feel good. It's so easy to get lost in the mix of the wedding, but they truly made us feel like the day was about us. We cannot recommend them enough!
response 08/20/2024
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and detailed review :) Your words truly mean th...
e world to us and this glowing review is one of a kind. It is so appreciated! We’re so happy to hear that Megan, Bruna, and Alex made your special day so memorable. They make an amazing team :) Those 3 tend to go above and beyond the norm when it comes to wedding coverage and know how to keep things calm (like Bruna helping with the boutonnieres) Thank you again for taking the time! We hope we can be there for you & Mylin for all of life's big events in the future. All the best - Avalon of True
Parisa O
5.0
8/12/2024
100% recommend!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful to have had True Photography be part of our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding, communication with the TP team was excellent and clear. On the day of the wedding, Michael & Nico (our photographers) and Dustin (videographer) were ALL AMAZING. These men are extremely talented and clearly experienced, but also they put us at ease and made us comfortable. They knew our venue well, they knew what shots to get, they adapted to the heat and to schedule mishaps, and they put us and our families at ease. I don't know how to pose but they gave ideas and guidance and any time I as the bride got stressed about something else they made me laugh and recenter. They also worked really well with each other and had excellent communication within their team and to us. Truly, Michael, Nico, and Dustin are super pleasant people to work with in addition to being professionals, and they provided top quality photos and videos of our wedding day that are incredible.
response 02/20/2025
Hi Parisa,
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We’re beyond thrilled to hear th...
at you had such a great experience with Michael, Nico, and Dustin. We’re so happy they helped make your day even more special.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means the world to us to know that the team put you at ease and captured memories you’ll cherish forever.
Wishing you both all the best as you continue this exciting journey together!
Jenn B
5.0
6/21/2024
We are so happy we went with True Photography- we love that their editing style isn’t the trending color filter and that they let us see every single photo that was taken. Getting an accurate quote using their website was so easy and straightforward. We opted for “new talent” and with a military discount, we were able to add a second shooter which was 100% worth it!. Jen H was our main photographer and she was fantastic at taking to heart what we told her about family being everything to us - she went out of her way to make sure we got all the shots on the extensive family photos list, and even took the time to take couples portraits of my grandparents and my aunt & uncle since it was also their anniversary! She was great at directing the family, was firm when she needed to be but friendly & smiling the entire time to keep the timeline rolling. She was great at getting the kiddos to look at the camera too, and was ALL IN when we told her we wanted to do a water gun exit! The photos came out great and we are so happy we had Jen to be a part of our day. Thank you to the second shooter who captured so many special moments that we missed!
response 06/24/2024
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and for choosing our studio to capture yo...
ur special day!
Jennifer H is definitely one of a kind and it's wonderful to hear that she went above and beyond to make sure that every moment and every special request was captured beautifully. We truly believe in the importance of family :) Moments like these are what make weddings so memorable, and we are honored to have been a part of yours.
We wish you a lifetime of happiness together, and we hope that your wedding photos bring you joy for many years to come - Avalon of True
David E
5.0
6/18/2024
Dustin and Pauleen were truly one of a kind. The photos and videos are amazing, the quality of work they put out is truly unmatched. Thank you for helping make our event magical and capturing all the amazing moments and making it so easy on all of us!
response 06/19/2024
Thank you David! Much appreciated, and we're so happy to have been there to capture your m...
agical day :)
ian r
5.0
6/05/2024
There aren't enough superlatives in my vocabulary to express how impressed, amazed, and completely satisfied I am with TRUE videography. They filmed our wedding, and subsequently created the most impactful, creative, memorable, and impossibly beautiful wedding video I could imagine.
I've seen alot of wedding videos, but nothing anybody else does comes close to TRUE. Brandon Feldman is amazing at his job, as are the entire staff. I cannot express my thanks enough for how incredibly well they performed and the end product was beyond my wildest dreams in perfection. If you want a wedding video that will blow you away and one that you will cherish for your entire life, hire True for your wedding. Their attention to detail is stunning, and their craftsmanship in making the cut video was beyond comprehension. They're miracle workers!
response 06/05/2024
Wow! Your kind words truly mean the world to us. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that yo...
u were so impressed and satisfied with the wedding video we created for you. It was truly an honor to be a part of your special day and to have the opportunity to capture those unforgettable moments.
Brandon is a rock star editor for sure.a Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for choosing True for your special day and for taking the time to share your experience with others. It means everything to us. We're honored to have been a part of your wedding journey, and we wish you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful memories.
Corie E
4.0
1/17/2024
Good professionalism, communication wasn't great but wish could have been better. I didn't know who my photo person was till it felt a bit later and the persons style was a bit different then what I thought. We told him we wanted the water area, castle/building, and hills and green. But he spoke of this one tree and that's where we take photos but we couldn't figure it out. On day of our wedding it just felt not what we wanted and not the vibe. The photos all turned out amazing and great and good time frame. The company and photos are amazing! Wish the photographer who we got would have followed our ideas more. The style was what we wanted perfectly. Some photos we really wanted felt rushed (aka by the water) and the ones the photographer wanted felt like took forever. All in all just make sure the style is what you want and maybe be more controlling depending on who it is you get at the company.
Tara L
5.0
11/28/2023
We are so thankful for True Photography and Video. I have to say it was a little different working with a team of people instead on one photographer and one videographer, but it worked out wonderfully! It was actually better to have a team of people helping rather than one. They were excellent at communication on our every need. They were so easy to work with, eager for the business, thankful and upbeat throughout the entire process. When it came close to our wedding we were introduced to our wonderful photographer who went above and beyond since we were introduced. He was early (one his own time) to our wedding and communicated effectively throughout the day. The videographer also went above and beyond. The two of them complimented each other very well, especially since they had never met! True photography and video upheld every promise they made. We received our photos and videos early and all of the raw footage. I would definitely recommend them as this was the best wedding vendor we hired! Thank you again and again.
response 11/28/2023
We LOVE working with awesome couples like you ;) I really appreciate all of your kind word...
s. It means everything to us. Congratulations again!!!
Lital S
4.0
11/15/2023
This company has a customer portal and offer a payment plan, which can be helpful if other vendors are requesting large sums all at once.
Personally, I had a lot of frustrations with how this company handled communication leading up to the event, how our photographer struggled to handle the craziness of a wedding day and a lack of creativity.
I expressed my frustrations to the company and they did offer a solution.
anonymous u
5.0
11/04/2023
I have used True on numerous occasions but the most recent was my wedding and I wish I could rate higher than 5 stars. Avalon was my photographer and she absolutely blew not only my husband and I away, but even our guests commented on how her friendly demeanor made taking photos so comfortable and fun. Avalon is so talented and our photos are EXACTLY what I told her that I wanted. She captured every moment that she knew was important to me. I am forever grateful to Avalon and True Photography for giving me these amazing moments to cherish forever. They are the absolute best in the business!
Tawny R
5.0
7/06/2023
We are obsessed with our wedding pictures and can’t believe we go them back in less than a week! The communication was excellent from start to finish. A special thank you to our amazing photographers and videographer, Julio and Jake were class acts and we felt blessed to work with them.
response 07/06/2023
We LOVE working with awesome couples like you and Erick ;) I really appreciate all of your...
kind words. It means everything to us. Julio and Jake are definitely class acts and make an awesome team. Congratulations again!!
LeAnn K
5.0
4/19/2023
1) Communication was excellent the whole way through and from every single team member.
2) We had our wedding pictures back in less than a week! (And they were beautiful.)
3) Our video was ready shortly after and it was also great -- but, wait! There's more! We were even able to do a round of editing with our feedback at no extra cost to make it even more wonderful.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND WORKING WITH THIS GROUP!
Our photographers were Pete Nagy & Saman Dadafshar. Our videographers were Myong Hong & Zac.
response 04/19/2023
Thank you so much for the awesome review LeAnn :) We truly appreciated being apart of your...
big day! Pete, Saman, Myong, & Zac are definitely rockstarts at what they do. We're so happy you had such a great experience with our team here at True!
Ashley L
5.0
12/02/2022
The BEST of the best!!!! We have been with this company since our engagement pictures 11 years ago and our shoots just keep getting better and better! There are not enough good things to say about the amazing photographer Avalon!! If you’re looking for a “painless”, smooth, and even FUN photo shoot (especially with kids) look no further! The memories they capture are above all else!
response 12/02/2022
Thank you so much! You have a great family that we love to photograph :) Have a wonderful ...
rest of the year.
Catherine T
5.0
11/10/2022
We loved working with Myong, Dustin, Aaron and the entire True Photography team! Myong was our videographer for our wedding and he did an amazing job. He was so fun and professional to work with. We absolutely loved our highlight cut, and the team also provided us with an Instagram cut!
Myong did an amazing job capturing our special day and all the details. It was so special to watch out video after the wedding - the highlight cut was stunning! Highly recommend having True Photography capture your wedding; you’ll be so glad you did when you’re reliving your special day with a beautiful video.
response 11/10/2022
We LOVE working with awesome couples like you ;) I really appreciate all of your kind word...
s. It means everything to us. Congratulations again!!!
cassondra D
5.0
9/29/2022
Aaron at true photography was the best! He helped with all the questions and was super knowledgeable. They had even worked at the venue before so he and the photographer knew all the spots! I would highly recommend them. They are so organized and friendly and every picture came out wonderful!
response 09/29/2022
HI Cassondra,
Thank you so much for the rave review. I am so happy you had a great exper...
ience! I appreciate you choosing our studio. Cheers!
Erica Z
5.0
9/26/2022
We absolutely loved working with the True Photography team! We booked True for both engagement + wedding day photos, and after looking through their extensive list of shooters, we selected Avalon to be our lead. Being that you spend the majority of your big day with the photographer, having someone that we connected with was super important to us - and Avalon just blew us away! She is the perfect combination of hype gal, diplomat (when the bridal party needed wrangling), and pro! We loved every second of our time with her, and continue to gush over all the magic and love she captured during our engagement shoot and wedding day.
response 09/26/2022
Hi Erica,
Thank you for your great review! I am so happy to hear you had a rocking hype g...
al ;) Congratulations to you both. We hope to photograph with you for many years to come. Cheers!
Andrea A
5.0
9/14/2022
Katie and Eric were absolutely fantastic. They were fun, communicative, and so patient. The photos turned out so beautiful! They are so talented.
response 09/14/2022
Thank you so much for your nice review. I am happy to hear you had a great experience with...
our crew! Congratulations again :)
A M
5.0
9/07/2022
You don't have to take my word for it...Read any review of True Photography (they are in abundance) and you'll see how universally loved this company is. These are the best and most creative wedding photographers you will meet and there is no close second. They listen to everything (wish lists, inspiration etc) but then bring their own style and artistry that is somehow way better than what you could have envisioned. Plus they know every venue in town inside and out and they are good people on top of everything else. If you are deciding between True and someone else, go with True Photography. And if you are just starting to look for photography and video, save yourself a lot of time and go with them!!
April F
5.0
9/07/2022
True Photography & Video captured our wedding and no stone was left unturned. 10 years later I still look at the pictures everyday on my wall. Everything I wanted captured was captured beyond expectation. True is "Truly" the best!!!! Thank you :)
Sam M
5.0
9/07/2022
The absolute best!!! Our lead photographer Voytek was incredible, very professional, artistic, and gave immaculate direction for our photos. I’m usually very camera shy but he made me feel very comfortable and beautiful in the way he gave direction for each photo. Our group can sometimes be a little rambunctious but he was patient and allowed our personalities to shine. I would absolutely recommend this photography company to anyone looking for an unforgettable experie
Maricela A
5.0
7/11/2022
We found True Photography and Video during COVID times and yet they made everything so easy for us from the very beginning. I felt so reassured before and the day-of-the-wedding. I loved how they communicated with me along the way and reconfirmed everything to make sure we were all on the same page.
During the wedding, they captured everything so beautifully and you can tell they have done this for years.
Once I received the pictures and videos, absolutely WOW!!!! 1. I was blown away by how quickly they got the previews back to us and 2. the pictures were 100x better than I expected and the videos provided captured our love and personality so perfectly!!
A million times thank you to Michael and Kyle!
response 07/13/2022
Hi Maricela, thank you so much for the sweet words! Michael and Kyle are a couple of rocks...
tars and I'm so happy you had a great time with them :) We appreciate the awesome review and send a big thank YOU for choosing True!
Maren L
5.0
6/04/2022
Working with True Photography was the best decision we made for our wedding. From meeting with Jennifer and Aaron to working with Avalon as our photographer, we truly had a wonderful experience. They were always extremely prompt with communication and also made the whole wedding planning process smooth from day one. We couldn’t be happier!
Maggie F
5.0
5/24/2022
I highly recommend using True Photography for your wedding or any photography needs you may have. We recently used them last month in April 2022. They were easy to communicate with via email and were prompt in responding back. We liked how you can customize your photography package to your budget and can always add to it later via the client portal. We had the pleasure of working with Amber as our lead photographer and Julio as our second photographer. Both of them are very talented, laid back, and professional. WE LOVE our sneak peeks and can't wait to see the rest of our edited pictures. We liked working with this company so much that I've already recommended them to a friend that needs engagement pictures.
response 05/28/2022
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for your email. and congratulations again! I am so happy to hear yo...
u had a great experience with our crew and that they rocked it for you. We look forward to photographing for you in the future and thank you for sharing with all of your friends!
Catherine E
5.0
5/10/2022
True Photography was a dream vendor! My sister had used them for her wedding and we had zero doubts that we would use them for ours as well. Our initial phone call with the owner, Aaron, was so helpful and their portal made adding anything additional super easy!! Our lead photographer at our wedding was Avalon and she was amazing!!! Our wedding guests loved how she could be found everywhere and did not miss a shot! Her fun and easy going personality made pictures super comfortable!! We can’t say enough about how wonderful Avalon, Aaron, and the entire True Photography team is!
response 05/10/2022
Catherine, many thanks for all your kind words! I am thrilled that you had such a good exp...
erience with our team. It has been a pleasure working with you and your sister both, and we look forward to photographing your family for years to come :) Congratulations again!!
Brandi W
5.0
5/03/2022
Aaron, Avalon (our wedding day photographer), and the entire True Photography staff were amazing to work with. They are professional, knowledgeable, and personable. They knew our venue (SSF) and had great ideas/places to shoot pictures, etc. Our wedding was postponed twice (read three separate wedding dates) due to the global covid pandemic. Aaron and his staff were so easy to work with and were very reasonable. Our contract for both photography and videography was honored even though pricing was from 2019 and the wedding happened in 2022 (which I can say our catering did not honor the original contract) which we greatly appreciated! They are responsive and communicative. On the day of the wedding Avalon, our photographer, came early to look around our getting ready site (airbnb venue) to find spots for the getting ready pictures. She was fun to work with and had great personality. Her assistant Robby (?spelling) was also great. We are in love with all of our pictures!! I appreciate Avalon's attention to detail for the pictures. She can't control the wind but the veil, the dress, angles, etc. she was great at looking out for the details. The pictures are absolutely stunning! All of our friends and family are also in love with the pictures. They captured the day so beautifully and I cannot say thank you enough to Aaron, Avalon, Robby, and the rest of the staff at True Photography!!! If we got to do it all over again we would 100% book True Photography again!!
Emily R
5.0
3/03/2022
Wow! If you're looking for great photographers, look no further. We booked True Photography for our wedding back in September 2019. Our original wedding date needed to be pushed back (stupid Covid), but True Photography made the transition easy and seamless.
We were assigned Avalon R. as our lead photographer. She took our engagement photos and did a phenomenal job! We brought our two elderly Yorkies with us to the photoshoot, which I'm sure wasn't easy, but Avalon was amazing. She was down on her stomach making sure to capture super cute pictures of our babies.
Avalon was also our lead photographer for our wedding, and Sam was our second shooter. I can't even tell you how many comments we got from family and other guests about how amazing they were. They made all of us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Avalon especially went above and beyond. She was moving furniture, cleaning up our messy bridal suite, making silly noises to get our new puppy to look at the camera, and she even helped sew a button back on my dress when it popped off while I was getting ready!
We just got our pictures back (over 3,500!) and I can't wait to sit down and go over them all. Our sneak peek photos are incredible, and I know the rest will be amazing, too. Thank you SO MUCH to Avalon, Sam, and the rest of the True Photography team. It was a pleasure working with you all!!
Joyce N
5.0
2/17/2022
True Photography is SD county's premier wedding photography service, and it is easy to see why as soon as you start the process. They are very responsive, and in fact the CEO, Aaron, called us right after we put in an inquiry to learn more about what we were looking for and he could rattle off when sunset would be at our venue on the date of our wedding without a second thought. He was very honest about their services and never tried to up-sell us which is always a plus. We went with both their engagement and wedding package, which I do recommend for anyone looking for a photographer as the engagement photoshoot will give you a good idea if you like your photographer and their style for the actual wedding. (Side note: we chose the "choose our photographer" for us option for the actual wedding as it came at a discount and we felt all of their photographers were excellent, but True Photography made sure to match us with the same photographer we had for the engagement regardless, which was a huge bonus because we loved her.) Our actual primary photographer Megan Ousset is the best in the world and we would highly highly highly recommend her to anyone. She has such amazing energy, makes you feel so comfortable and is such a genuinely lovely person to work with. We would gladly be friends with her, that's how awesome she is. We got so many compliments from our wedding guests about what a great photographer she was and how comfortable she made everyone feel. Megan is great at taking creative candid photos and staged photos so that they feel fresh and are really tailored to enhance our best features. She gives great direction so there is never any awkward posing or silences, and really maximizes time so that you are not left feeling like you are missing any shots. We would also like to thank Katie who was assistant photographer on the day of, as she was also excellent-- she worked very well with Megan to ensure we got all the shots in all the angles possible. Both were extremely professional and worked well with our videography vendor, always checking in to make sure that they also got the shots they needed. And finally, can I just say that True Photography's customer service is really on point? They have a very easy to use, sleek database so it is easy to download/share your photos and search for vendors. While putting in the vendors that we used, I noticed that there were several vendors that weren't on their list that I wanted to recognize. They were very quick to add them into the system and are actually working on creating a tattoo vendor option just because I asked for one! Even though they are a large company, they feel very personal and intimate and are truly passionate about their craft. We would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reputable, professional, and efficient photography service.
Brittany W
5.0
2/16/2022
True Photography was amazing to work with! Aaron was beyond personal and professional from the very first phone call all the way through the planning process! We originally had our wedding planned for Coronado in October 2021 and decided to move it to our family farm in Michigan with Covid. Aaron was so helpful and accommodating with making changes and figuring out the travels plans to make the Michigan destination possible. Before our large Michigan wedding, we did a small Coronado ceremony which Jenny T. did a great job capturing! We had Jennifer H for both our engagement photos and Michigan wedding....LOVE her! She is so down-to-earth and an absolute GEM to work with! I am SO thankful she was willing to make the long trip! I can't imagine our wedding day without her. Dustin was our videographer and was incredible to work with as well! Both him and Jennifer went above and beyond and even captured our wedding rehearsal night. Forever grateful for the duo and their amazing work!! My husband and I felt so comfortable with them and shared in so many laughs throughout the day. We have received so many wonderful comments on our engagement photos, wedding photos, and wedding video! True Photography did such an amazing job capturing our special moments that will last a lifetime!
Gracie J
5.0
2/04/2022
True Photography is the best! We used True for both an engagement photo shoot and our wedding day. We had a great experience with True from start to finish. Our wedding was postponed twice due to Covid. They worked with us throughout all of the changes and were quick to answer any questions we had throughout the process. Voytek was our lead photographer and he did a wonderful job capturing the day. He made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, even those in the bridal party who don’t like getting their picture taken! We could not be happier with how the pictures turned out. We give our highest recommendation to True Photography!
response 02/04/2022
Hi Gracie,
Thank you for your great review! I am so happy you are happy :) Covid certainl...
y has had its many challenges for everyone and we wanted to help make it as easy and seamless as possible for our clients as they navigated through it.
Voytek is a rock star for sure! Thank you. Congratulations again to you both. We hope to photograph you, your family and friends for many years to come.
Liz M
5.0
1/15/2022
Stunning photos! My husband and I are so thrilled with the photos Avalon R. took on our elopement day. Thankful for our gorgeous lifetime memories. Avalon is a pro’s pro- we immediately felt at ease and she guided us to amazing photos. Thank you Avalon and True Photography for our lifetime memories.
Taylor H
5.0
12/18/2021
We have used True Photography 3 times. 1. For our engagement shoot, 2. For wedding couple photos (CoVid wedding), and 3. Wedding celebration! All three shoots were amazing and fun! We loved every photo and Jennifer H( engagement and wedding couple photos) Jennifer L. (Wedding celebration), and Eddie (wedding celebration) are amazing to work with! They love what they do and you can see the love and passion in their photos! I would use them again and again for my wedding day! They captured all the images we wanted and more! Thank you True photography for the memories that you captured through photos!
Megan T
5.0
10/25/2021
We are so happy we hired True Photography! We started planning our wedding right before COVID hit and the owner, Aaron, was a godsend. He was so easy to work with and made sure that, no matter how our plans changed, we would have spectacular photos to remember our wedding. Our photographers, Jennifer and Jamie, were so much fun to work with and really caught the whole feel of the day through the pictures they took. We are so happy to have such beautiful pictures to remember our day. Our house is now full of wedding pictures and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Hire True Photography, you’ll be glad you did.
Michael K
5.0
10/23/2021
My wife and I were beyond happy with our decision to work with Aaron and the True Photography team for our wedding at Cape Rey this past June. Their collective expertise, attention to detail, personalized approach, and prompt communication throughout the planning made it truly a stress-free and enjoyable process. After meeting with us to better understand our shared vision for the “big day,” Aaron went above and beyond to pair us with a photographer who could best meet our individual needs. Our incredible photographer Jen had an amazing portfolio we were able to preview beforehand, prior experience photographing our venue, and was extremely accommodating throughout the various iterations of planning. She was professional, efficient, exceptionally talented, and fun to work with. She did a fantastic job of directing everyone for photos the day of our wedding and helped us maximize how much time we could spend with each other and our guests. We absolutely love, love, LOVE the photos from our wedding day and the many unforgettable, precious moments she captured. We highly recommend booking with True Photography for your wedding or other memorable event, you won’t regret it!
Karla C
5.0
10/16/2021
I have no words to express the professionalism from our photographer Avalon - She was amazing!
She made us feel so comfortable and was able to helps us capture the most special moments from our special day!
She made the kids laugh and also had so much patience with our older family members.
She didn’t care about laying on the floor in the middle of the road, just to capture a special moment with the perfect angle!
Expressing what we felt when watching the video for the 1st 10 times its hard. It was… beautiful! – It brought us to tears of joy!
If you ask what would we want change about it? The answer is absolutely nothing! It is incredibly perfect - Including the song!
Aaron - We are so thankful for the beautiful and amazing pictures from the wedding, and the breathtaking video that it is just absolutely perfect!!
Thank you very much to you and your whole team!
Thank you! Thank you!
Karla
Thanks for everything! You guys are super professional and delivered way beyond all expectations!
-Jean
Cheyenne L
5.0
10/09/2021
True Photography was all around amazing!! From the start Aaron was so informative and responsive with all my questions. Very understanding in this crazy time with covid. Our photographers, Leah and Sean were outstanding!! Very patience with all the family and had so many great ideas for amazing shots! Thank you again!
Aryn D
5.0
10/06/2021
We were absolutely blown away with True Photography and they did not disappoint at all. Having the flexible options for photographer along with the post wedding photo packages and the reassurance they give during this crazy time was appreciated and made everything much easier. We were paired with a Voytek as our lead photographer and Emily as our second and they were both amazing! They helped keep it light and fun which made taking pictures feel more natural and enjoyable. We are excited to see all of the moments that you captured. Thanks again! The Kilpatricks
Bea K
5.0
10/04/2021
So happy to work with this organization. They are super professional.
Leiann H
5.0
9/25/2021
Aaron from True Photography was so kind and helpful during our wedding planning. I had so much anxiety being a Covid bride and having to reschedule our wedding once, but Aaron was so accommodating and wonderful throughout the whole process.
We received a phone call from our photographer, Amber, about a month before our big day and she was extremely diligent in making sure we had all the pictures we wanted from our wedding. She knew what time sunset was going to be the night of our wedding and made sure we got our "golden hour" pictures. They were also very efficient with sending us our gallery within a timely manner and when we saw the results of the entirety of our wedding day, Shaun and I were amazed at how much thought, time, and effort Amber and Emily (our second photographer) put into making our photos reflect how beautiful and amazing the night was. Everyone told me to soak up each moment because everything will be a blur and we were thrilled to be reliving our wedding through our gallery.
Thank you so much to Aaron, Amber, and Emily for capturing such wonderful memories from our wedding day!
Jordan T
5.0
9/07/2021
The absolute best!!! Our lead photographer Voytek was incredible, very professional, artistic, and gave immaculate direction for our photos. I’m usually very camera shy but he made me feel very comfortable and beautiful in the way he gave direction for each photo. Our group can sometimes be a little rambunctious but he was patient and allowed our personalities to shine. I would absolutely recommend this photography company to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
Sally K
5.0
8/31/2021
Our lead photographer was Tatiana and we are extremely happy with the photos! We got our highlight photos for our wedding in a week and can’t wait to see the rest of the photos. Tatiana was extremely professional and very detail oriented. Aaron was really helpful in addressing many of our questions as well. Very happy we chose True Photography for the most special day of our life. Looking at the pics makes us smile and makes us so happy!
Whitney E
5.0
8/30/2021
Book them. Seriously. Book with True Photography- I would not describe my husband and I as photogenic. Sure, we occasionally get lucky with a good picture but more often than not, my eyes are closed, our faces are scrunched or awkward and one of us is looking in the wrong direction. Nearly all of our wedding photos look like they could be in a magazine. I keep looking at them because I cannot believe how beautifully they turned out. I have to actively prevent myself from being that annoying person that posts all of my wedding photos on social media. They are simply stunning.
Aaron was so professional and personable. He was always available, so easy to work with during a pandemic and just kind. Also, count your lucky stars if you get Michael S. or Erin as your photographer. Talented doesn't even begin to describe them. I wanted to invest in good photos that would last a lifetime and True gave me more than I could have hoped for. Book. With. Them.
Samantha T
5.0
8/24/2021
True Photography is the best! Aaron is attentive, professional, organized, and explained every detail of the photography process. When our lead photographer was sick and unable to shoot our wedding, Aaron immediately set us up with another amazing photographer.
Pete was our lead photographer on our wedding day and he was INCREDIBLE! He was cool, calm, organized, and artistic. He helped me and my husband feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. He was so professional and got every shot of our bridal party and family for photos prior to our ceremony. He was our only photographer for a wedding with 60 guests and he captured every moment I was hoping for and more! He helped us create and capture a perfect “no look first look” prayer moment that was so special to my husband and me. He also found the most beautiful locations at our venue for our couples portraits and the sunset photos he shot of us at the beach by our venue are STUNNING!
We got our photos back so quickly and my husband and I cannot stop looking at all of our beautiful moments from the best day of our lives. Thank you True Photography for beautifully capturing all of our favorite moments from our favorite day. You were fantastic and anyone looking for a wedding photographer in San Diego should look no further!
Blaze L
5.0
8/16/2021
Hiring True Photography to take photos of our wedding was one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire process. Aaron was so helpful and kind throughout the entire process. He is thorough in his plans and answered every question that came up along the way.
Now on to my actual photographers for the day, Tatiana and Michael. If you have the opportunity to work with Tatiana, TAKE IT! Her work is incredible and her personality matches. We have already recommended her to every engaged couple we know. She is kind, funny, supportive and a master in her craft. Michael worked mostly with my husband but in the time i spent with him he was kind, attentive and hilarious. We loved getting to spend our day with them!
The photos are STUNNING! I am extremely self conscious and don't like to have my photo taken. Tatiana walked me through every pose and made me feel so beautiful in my own skin. The way she was able to capture the quiet moments, the emotions of the day and all of the tears of joy and laughter is beyond words. I also got so many wonderful photos of our beautiful families all together after a year apart. Our wedding photos are priceless and we loved every moment working with True Photography.
Bailey W
5.0
8/14/2021
We are very happy with our choice of True Photography. They have very flexible and comprehensive package options. Our lead photographer Valerie was awesome! She was fun and made us feel comfortable and had some creative photo ideas at our getting ready locations and at and around our venue. Thank you True Photography and Valerie!
Rachel S
5.0
8/13/2021
Our wedding was last weekend, and while it’s too early to see the pictures that were taken, a 5 star review is definitely in order! Paul Douda was our day of photographer and I honestly can’t speak highly enough of him! He was punctual, had a great sense of humor, and was very good at his job. All extremely important qualities in a wedding photographer. He was patient with a group of 13 in our wedding party, some of which had a few cocktails waiting for the pictures to start. He gently commanded attention and was able to wrangle everyone quickly into position. He had a sense of humor about it and never hesitated to laugh with us, or at us. He made the often times awkwardness of taking posed wedding pictures so much less uncomfortable, and had us laughing often. Aside from the actual getting married part, he truly made our Wedding Day amazing, even at one point offering to help my sister find the hooks to bustle my dress. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I can not WAIT to see the amazing photography from our Wedding day. A huge thank you to Paul and True Photography!
Stacey F
5.0
7/11/2021
My Husband Alec and I had the pleasure of having Pete N and Megan D shoot our wedding a few weeks ago! They arrived at our location with great energy and a distinct professionalism that they carried throughout our entire day. The patience they had with all the wedding craziness and the eclectic group of people we call family, was incredible. Pete and Megan were extremely fun to work with and they provided great direction for the best photos possible. After receiving our GORGEOUS sneak peek photos we are extremely happy with how they turned out and are so excited to view the rest of them!
response 07/12/2021
Thank you for your nice review ;) I am so happy to hear you had a great experience and lo...
ve your pics! I appreciate you choosing our studio. We hope to photograph you for many years to come!!!
Nicole W
5.0
6/28/2021
I can't say enough good things about True Photography. They are such a pleasure to work with right from the start. During planning, when I was searching through options, Aaron called me personally and patiently went through all of my questions. We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and the team helped us through it effortlessly. It was so great to interact with a business that truly cares about the people they serve.
Now on to the big day! Avalon was our lead photographer and Jamie was the assistant photographer, they both were so great! Avalon was like a masterful wizard navigating the chaos that is a wedding day :) She made sure to routinely check in with me on time and she was always on it, making sure my hair and dress weren't out of place. We all began calling her the honorary bridesmaid! I had multiple guests relay compliments to me about both Avalon and Jamie. Also we wanted to take some off site photos on the beach during out first look and Avalon had gone to the beach prior to the event and talked to the surfers to find a great spot for us.
After the wedding we got our highlights within the week. We were blown away! Such beautiful photos! Let me tell you if you feel awkward posing in a position or angle that's going to be your favorite one when you see the final product. Do the strange pose! 100% would recommend to anyone who's looking for a great photographer!
Chelsea M
5.0
5/28/2021
Aaron and Michael from true photography hit it out of the park! From the beginning we had a meeting with Aaron and his awesome personality and professionalism made it such an easy decision for us to go with true photography. We saw true photography everywhere we went after we hired them! At almost every cake tasting we went to, in our venue’s lobby area, even in the dress shops I went to! It was a sign that we picked the right place cause not only were the pictures gorgeous, but they definitely are well known amongst a lot of vendors! Michael was so fun during the wedding day and he made everything enjoyable and less stressful. We have beautiful pictures because of true photography and we can’t thank them enough! We would highly recommend them for your wedding photos!
Amy B
5.0
5/26/2021
Cannot say enough about this experience with True Photography. We had a quick turnaround for a last minute elopement in a city we both didn’t live in and turned to True Photography to make magic for us on our special day! The photographer we were matched with knocked it out from the park from the first time we talked on the phone to the moment we departed ways on the big day! She made us feel at ease and went with the flow on an especially windy day with an especially fussy baby in tow as well! We got the sneak peek in just a few short days and we were all in awe of what we received. Absolutely captured the day perfectly and can’t wait to see the rest of them!!
Eden S
5.0
5/05/2021
True Photography is absolutely AMAZING! We hired them when we booked our wedding in CA. Soon after booking our venue, COVID happened and we postponed our wedding as well as moved it to TX and True Photography was accommodating and incredible to work with. We ended up flying out our photographer to TX and Jen did a wonderful and thoughtful job with rehearsal as well as wedding photos. Aaron and Jen reached out several times before the wedding to answer our questions, check in with us, and offer support. HANDS DOWN BEST DECISION! Thank you for allowing us to relive our wedding for the rest of our lives.
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