XO and Fetti Photography

Nathan and I feel so blessed and lucky we came across Vanessa and her team at XO and Fetti! Vanessa went above and beyond from the beginning of our wedding planning process to the end. We are very happy we booked her for both our engagement session and our wedding day. From the beginning, Vanessa was organized, professional, detail-oriented, and extremely responsive. We are both amateurs and awkward when it comes to posing for photos! Vanessa guides you through each pose and the photos came out looking natural, romantic, and classy --- everything we wanted it to be! Vanessa asks you to fill out a short guide prior to the photo session so she gets all of the details perfectly. She also allows you to submit inspiration photos to your private client portal. Our wedding was the typical Vietnamese wedding with over 250 guests and multiple days and events – tea ceremomy, church, location and multiple outfit changes, and very chaotic. Vanessa remained calm throughout the entire wedding and also made it fun for us. She hops on a detailed call with you prior to the wedding, makes the most meticulous wedding day timeline of photos. She captured every single photo we wanted with every single guest. The photos she captured were not just photos… she turned them into romantic art! Take a look for yourself! Nathan and I are forever grateful for Vanessa and the beautiful photos from our wedding. Not only is she the BEST at what she does, she is also a very kind and compassionate person. She is an absolute treasure and artist!

Vanessa and the whole XO & Fetti team is AMAZING and so talented!! We worked with Vanessa for our whole wedding process and are so lucky our wedding coordinator put is in touch. From the very beginning planning stages all the way to our wedding Vanessa worked with us to answer any questions we had, help with suggestions, had top knotch communication and make sure our wedding day timeline was smooth. We did our engagement photos with her at Palos Verdes area and the session was so much fun! This was our first professional photo session and Vanessa made us feel like models and naturals at forgetting she was right there with the camera snapping away. On our wedding day Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure she got every photo possible and even worked her magic when the forecast for sun turned into a cloudy drizzle evening. She worked with our large family (30 people just with immediate family!!) to make sure everyone was in the pictures and looking, not an easy task!! Vanessa captured so many photos we will cherish for the rest of our lives and have so many memories to look back on! If you are looking for a wedding photographer do not hesitate to work with Vanessa or her associate team. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was having XO & Fetti be our photographer. We cannot wait for future sessions with Vanessa! Thank you Vanessa and XO & Fetti team!!!!!!!

 Vanessa was so wonderful to work with from start to finish! She is so sweet and made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera, so we could truly be ourselves. From our engagement photos to the wedding day, Vanessa was organized, responsive, and captured the most gorgeous photos and moments!! Her photos are beautiful, natural, romantic and timeless! Although our engagement session and wedding venue were both in the Bay Area, she had no problem traveling here from Southern CA to help us capture our engagement shoot and wedding day! On the wedding day, she was organized and truly produced the most incredible photos/memories of the whole day. She took all the preplanned photos we asked for beforehand, but also let the day unfold organically and captured every beautiful moment of it! All of our friends and family are RAVING about how much the loved the photos she took. The complete wedding album she put together captured every moment throughout the day so well and we will cherish these memories and photos forever. My husband and I both truly loved working with Vanessa and would 100000% recommend her for any photo/event needs!

My husband and I are the biggest fans of Vanessa!! She is actually the one vendor we contacted without waiting to get our planner’s recommendations because we fell in love in love with her photos (and of course, our vendor recommended her without even knowing we had already called her haha). And since both my husband and I are hobby photographers with our first hangouts being photoshoots, photography was a top priority. From the intro phone call, we knew she was our photographer. She made us feel so comfortable and she has such wonderful energy! But even so, we couldn’t imagine how beautiful our photos would come out. There’s one photo I really wanted but our wedding was on a harsh sunny day (100F) so capturing that photo was not on my mind, if anything, I worried about the harsh lighting for every photo. But yet she captured that magical moment and more!! Every family member told us how surprised they were, the photos came out so much better than they could have imagined too - Vanessa’s work is priceless. Our wedding is one special day and now we have it memorialized through her beautiful talented photography. Hire! Her! Now!

If you are still looking for a wedding photographer look no further! Vanessa is the wedding photographer you should go with for a romantic, timeless, elegant, emotional, and creative touch! I normally never write reviews for anyone, but Vanessa and her team definitely deserve one. The first time Vanessa and I spoke on the phone, I liked her immediately. She was so friendly, and I could feel how genuine and passionate she was about her work. I remember asking so many questions, and without hesitation Vanessa sent everything I asked for. She answered all my questions with so much kindness too and never made me feel bad about being so meticulous. Vanessa is such a good person, and you can tell she has the biggest heart. For our engagement shoot, I remember seeing Vanessa come 30 minutes before our session to scout the beach for good photo spots. She is such a hard worker and takes her client’s time seriously. When we received our engagement pictures, we were shocked at how beautiful they turned out! That gave me the confidence that our wedding day pictures would be amazing too. Throughout the process, Vanessa was very responsive. She was organized and easy to communicate with. On the wedding day, I was very nervous but when Vanessa arrived, I felt immediately at ease and comfortable. I felt like I was seeing a best friend! We got married a few months ago and every time we look at our wedding photos we are completely blown away by how stunning they are! My husband has it playing as a screensaver on our TV and it always brings us so much joy when we see the pictures pop up. We have also received so many compliments from friends and family on how amazing and beautiful the photos were. I felt so lucky that we picked Vanessa as our wedding photographer. She was easily my favorite vendor. I would love Vanessa to capture all our future huge milestones!

Everything from start to finish, my time with Vanessa was easy and seamless. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and all the details that went into the planning. I hardly knew Vanessa and her assistant were at the wedding taking our photos, that’s how good she is. On our honeymoon we received our wedding gallery was such a sweet surprise and the perfect occasion. I highly recommend booking Vanessa for any special event photos.

Vanessa and her team were absolute professionals and experts in their field. On our most stressful day of our lives, Vanessa and her team kept us at ease on track according to our itinerary. Pictures were absolutely beautiful and captured every aspect of our big day. From fun pictures with friends, memorable moments with family we have not seen for quite some time, Vanessa created moments we never could have imagined. Thanks to Vanessa and her team for all her hard work and dedication!

As soon as Vanessa and I hung up from our intro call, I knew she was our photographer. We connected really well from the start - she asked questions that felt like she was truly getting to know us and the conversation just flowed naturally. I am massively not a fan of attention and usually feel very awkward. She and Catherine (her second) were great about making my husband and I feel comfortable, which says a lot about her. The photos we received are incredible & lovely (can't wait to print them - which is a big deal for me!) and I always felt assured that we would be in good hands from start to finish. Her light, romantic style is definitely what you see is what you get and we had such a great experience. I'm so glad that I went with my gut and chose XO and Fetti.

Hands down, Vanessa is the best wedding photographer! Please look no further and hire her now! When someone loves what they do, you can tell. Her incredible work is a direct reflection of the passion she has for wedding photography. I admire her for always learning, striving, and honing her craft. A colleague of mine hired Vanessa in 2017 and I've been a fan of her work since. I knew who would be my wedding photographer before I met my husband! Haha. Vanessa is both personable and professional. She genuinely cares for her clients and goes above and beyond. I honestly think she should charge way more for her services. I did still research other photographers to compare pricing/ packages. A well-known photographer in San Diego has a similar style and charges a lot more than Vanessa. However, that vendor lacked warmth and kindness and left me feeling like just another source of income. That was not the case for Vanessa at all. She was enthusiastic and lovely from our very first contact. Moreover, Vanessa is quick to respond to all communication and is extremely organized. She provides a lot of information and assists with all the details for preparation. I never once worried about the photography aspect of wedding planning. I was also able to ask her for tips/ advice outside the topic of photography. During the engagement shoot and wedding day, she and Claudia (her associate photographer) provided guidance on posing/ prompts you on what to do. This was very important as my husband and I are not naturals. They remained calm and patient throughout the busy wedding day. She provided sneak peeks within days and the full gallery in a timely manner. I’ve had such a hard time going through and picking favorites because I love it all. I am so grateful to have such beautiful photographs of the wedding day, family, friends, and of course, my husband! Thank you to Vanessa and Claudia for capturing our happiest day!

We are way too blessed to find XO and Fetti. We love Vanessa and her team. From the day one we spoke with Vanessa, we immediately knew “Yes, she is the person we want.” And our intuition was just perfectly right. She really spent time studying and listening to what we wanted. She used movies as references in our discussion rather than mere adjective words. For example, when she talked about timelessness and liveliness, she brought up “Marie Antoinette.” And when imagining “elegance” and “colorful”, “Bridgerton” was brought to the conversation. All of these really showed Vanessa’s vision as an artist. And it helped us picture the shots she was going to deliver. On our wedding day, we did not have to worry about Vanessa and her team at all. They were so active and detail-oriented. When we were busy getting ready and welcoming our guests, they professionally allocated their works — one team followed us to make sure not to miss any important moment around us, while another team was dispatched to ensure all the delicate details and our guests also got into the frames. After the wedding, Vanessa kept us in the loop on the progress of the photo development even though we were not concerned about her at all. But it is her customer-centered philosophy and caring personality that made her so active and enthusiastic. When we received our final works, we were thoroughly surprised by how beautiful and comprehensive the pictures are without sacrificing efficiency of their workflow on the day. We still look at these photos every night before bed. They brought us back to one of our most wonderful days. We cannot help but have the thought, “Maybe we should have a wedding again.” Vanessa had so much wonderful input not only for our day-off photos but also pre-wedding pictures. She was so experienced that we could always rely on her for recommendations of locations, preparations, and inspirations. During the pre-wedding photoshoot, she amazingly demonstrated her aesthetic skills and fun personality by trying various kinds of techniques for our photos. Her clear instructions also made us feel very comfortable in front of camera. She could always took great advantage of the environment to spice up the photoshoot. We really cannot appreciate more that we found her and got to experience her talents. For us, she is not just a wedding vendor, she is definitely a friend who cares about us and our important days. Cannot love XO and Fetti more….. Thank you so so much!

Vanessa and Claudia are simply the best you will find. We had been working with Vanessa over a year from engagement photos, to planning for the wedding, and wedding day and we truly can’t say enough good things. She is so organized and genuinely cares about the outcome of your wedding and your photos. It is so clear how passionate she is about photography as an art AND as YOUR wedding memorabilia. On the wedding day, Vanessa and Claudia had the most perfect presence. You spend most of your time with your photographers on wedding day - so choose wisely! We were so happy we chose XO because they both were so kind, calm, and excited for us!! It was exactly what we needed on such a crazy but important day. And lastly, the photos speak for themselves.. but Vanessa/Claudia take such gorgeous shots and their editing tops it all off. We have already received SO MANY compliments on how beautiful our sneak peek photos turned out.. If you’re debating hiring XO, the debate is over..seriously!! Just do it!! They are amazing!🤍☺️

Where do I begin to talk about how awesome Vanessa and her team are at XO and Fetti?! First off, can we start with the name! Vanessa was genius to come up with such a fun and catchy name for her business and that certainly attracted me (in conjunction with her romantic and artsy work!) to follow her on Instagram in 2020! Right as I started to wedding plan, Vanessa was so generous in having a giveaway, so I tagged so many of my friends and my fiance to try to win such a wonderful opportunity! A few weeks later, I won! Oh how happy I was to be able to win something like a photoshoot because my fiance and I are camera shy and do not know how to pose lol. It was so meant to be with Vanessa, she has the kindest and genuine personality and is such a natural behind the camera!! My fiance and I were so nervous meeting her for our engagement shoot, but she made us so comfortable and was very helpful with directions to capture such romantic photos! We coud not recognize ourselves for a second! We loved connecting with Vanessa through our love for Disney and travel, we knew we not only a photographer but friend for life! Vanessa and Claudia captured our wedding and again helped with our wedding jitters and nerves! They both blew us out of the water with their eyes for capturing the perfect pictures throughout the day. My fiance and I were nervous, because we are highly critical of ourselves in pictures and I have to say we LOVED every picture. They both made us feel amazing and very comfortable throughout the whole event! We are still on a wedding high when we reminisce through the pictures of our February wedding! TRUST ME when I say you will not go wrong with booking Vanessa and her team to capture any special moments in your life! She will make you glow and see yourself in ways you did not picture yourself before ;) When you are looking for vendors, you want someone communicative, personable, timely, and genuine. So look no further and book XO and Fetti to capture your memories! You will not regret hiring Vanessa and her team!

I cannot say enough great things about Vanessa! Not only was she so kind, professional, and fun to work with, but the photos from our wedding are everything I have ever dreamed of. She captured our day perfectly and we are so thankful for the beautiful memories we get to look back on for the rest of our lives. We love XO and Fetti!

Vanessa is not only an amazing wedding photographer; my husband and I both wholeheartedly agree she is one of the best people we now know in this world. She’s genuine, sincere, thoughtful, so so so kind and patient, and passionate about her work and clients. Some weddings vendors take several days or never even respond back to you. But with Vanessa, communications was never an issue. She always responded in a timely manner and made sure to let people know if she couldn’t respond that day because she was going to be out of the office or was shooting a wedding. She also took our engagement photos. Prior to the session, we didn’t know what outfits combos would work with our locations and she sent over mood boards to help us! When we were discussing engagement photo options, my husband was possibly interested in having a photo frame on the beach with us in the background. She had remembered that and had gotten us a frame in case we wanted to take those photos! She was also great with our dog (fellow fur momma!). She went over and beyond all our expectations. When I was overwhelmed trying to find the wedding theme and colors that fit us the best and what was special to us, she came to the rescue. She made time, even though it was on such short notice and she was busy with other projects, to think up our wedding theme and create a wedding board and even scheduled calls to help talk it over with me. She really took the time to get to know us that there were no more doubts on what our wedding would be like and finally felt like us after she helped us. I definitely looked up to her for all wedding advice and valued her opinions so much. Getting ready on the wedding day, I was sick and definitely not feeling great (wasn’t COVID), the steamer we had ended up creating stains on some of the bridesmaids’ dresses and my wedding gown, food wasn’t delivered, and more. I finally felt relief when Vanessa and Claudia (assistant photographer for our wedding) showed up and I saw Vanessa’s smile and her giving morale support throughout the day. And honestly, spending the whole day with her was such a breeze and so much fun. And of course, the quality of the photos are absolutely impeccable. We can’t wait to work with Vanessa again and we’d love to have our home completely filled with photos taken by her.

Vanessa is a true passionate professional in photography. I seriously stumbled upon her in a wedding group forum and got so lucky! Thank you wedding gods! You can tell when someone is truly wants the best for you when they work with you when you talk to them, and after the first e-mail-- I was like okay I need to book her. I appreciate her quickness to respond, her natural way of making you feel comfortable, her organization, her experience, and just her! She never once made me feel like I was too much which is super important for a future bride. I remember not being able to decide which outfits to wear and she was very honest but not overstepping in her opinions. I sent her several options through text lol. She could intuitively tell I was feeling weird about asking her too many questions and she was like "I am here to help you so keep asking for whatever you need," without me saying anything. We set up an engagement shoot in LA because our wedding photographer was in San Diego and was charging so much money for travel costs. I was so hesitant to book someone different for engagement shots but I am glad I found her as I will want to work for her for other life events :) I liked how she created a tentative itinerary after I signed the contract and sent it to me via email so I could know which areas we would be first and when I could do an outfit change. This organization made me feel at ease because obviously she is prepared. The best part is that she helped navigate poses during our engagement shoot. We both have never taken professional photos before and she made what was uncomfortable, turn out so good. She definitely has an eye for romance. We were pressed for time for our save the dates so she sent a few very quickly which I am thankful for. We just got our engagement album back and it has made me so excited to get married now! I don't think it has hit me as my work schedule has been insane but I am starting to finally feel bridal. She is very open to requests which is another plus as sometimes photographers can get very snarky at requests (which doesn't make sense to me.... but a close friend had a bad experience with her photographer so just wanted to note that). Thank you Vanessa for everything! Don't hesitate on her photography company!

If you’re looking for a photographer, Vanessa is IT!. She is kind, professional, so sweet and makes you feel incredibly comfortable. It was a total dream to work with her and I will forever cherish the engagement photos she’s taken. Literally cannot say enough wonderful things about her—and she hasn’t even photographed our wedding yet! Her photos are honestly going to be one of the highlights of my wedding…I already know! 😜♥️

Beyond amazing. We enjoyed every minute of our session with Vanessa . She came on time and filled us in on everything she was doing. I couldn’t imagine having someone else shoot our wedding. She made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. We’re not the greatest at posing but she helped us through that. When we got to see some of the images we were blown away by them. We felt Vanessa was very prepared. She did contacts us prior to do a breakdown of the images we wanted and a schedule so we would be right on time. Hands down the best vendor we’ve worked with!

I don't think I can put into words how amazing Vanessa is! We originally booked Vanessa in 2019 for our summer 2020 wedding. Due to COVID we had to put our wedding on hold until 2021. Vanessa stuck with us through this tough process, not only did she stay for the journey, she helped guide us to FINALLY get to our wedding day. Vanessa and her team are great! They made us feel so comfortable, very seamless process! Our photos are AMAZING!!!! They deserve 10 stars! I would recommend XO and Fetti a million times!!

Vanessa from XO and Fetti photographed our recent wedding at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach and it was a wonderful experience. From the more intimate pre and post ceremony sessions to the chaos of the reception Vanessa knew where to get the best shots and was able to draw smiles out of some of my more reluctant family members. Both of our families commented afterwards how much they enjoyed working with her. We were pleasantly surprised to receive sneak peak photos the next day and we couldn’t be any happier with the results. We also want to note that we initially hired her for our planned summer 2020 wedding before the world shut down due to COVID. She stuck with us through two postponements without complaint and based on the results we are very glad she did. We highly recommend XO and Fetti for your wedding or other photography needs.

Where to begin?! We absolutely loved working with Vanessa (and her second shooter Claudia). We've worked with Vanessa for our engagement shoot, our mini-ceremony (at the beginning of COVID) and now for our re-do wedding, and she has delivered beautiful photos every time. Everything came out better than we could have imagined and I'm so glad that we'll have these photos to look back on for years to come. By our third event with her, our trust in Vanessa's talent is so great that if she suggests that we stand in a bush, we'll stand in that bush no questions asked. And the pictures will be amazing! She is such a sweet, professional person and was so organized that it really takes the stress off the wedding day. We can't recommend her enough!

Vanessa was a pleasure to work with! She's able to capture little moments and have them translate into wonderfully candid and flattering photos. She went above and beyond in helping to us scope out potential locations, and was so accomodating and flexible when we ran into hiccups. Our engagement and wedding sneak peek photos came out so well - can't wait to see the full album! Thank you so much again, Vanessa!

Vanessa is the amazing artist behind XO & Fetti Photography! And if you've had the chance to work with Vanessa, then you'll know that "artist" is truly what she is! Every photograph, every image, every portrait is a work of art. Vanessa isn't snapping a button to take a photo, she's capturing you in the moment, she's securing a memory, she's preserving your emotions, she's telling your love story. I don't know how she does it but she does it so perfectly and flawlessly. Every time I receive a gallery from her, I am BLOWN AWAY!!!! Her talent and craft is unreal. I am instantly swept back to that moment in time and all of the emotions and feelings come rushing back! Above all though, Vanessa is a total sweetheart and genuine person. She cares deeply for her clients, their love stories and creating a beautiful wedding gallery for you to treasure for decades to come. Every encounter, she treats you with kindness, compassion and grace. I feel so lucky to have worked with Vanessa many times and I'm so excited to keep working with her!! Lastly, Vanessa's style of photography is so timeless, classic and evokes emotion. I love staring at her work so much. I can never find fault with a single one of her images, which makes it so hard when choosing what photos to share or print!!! Vanessa, thank you for being so amazing to work with!! I cannot wait for the next time that we get the joy of working together!

Xoandfetti’s team did an amazing job during our engagement photoshoot and our wedding!! They are so creative, patient, and collaborative. Pictures were delivered on time and were so beautiful! I continuously receive compliments on our photos. Even though there were many changes regarding our wedding due to the pandemic, Vanessa and Jennifer coordinated with me and truly helped me come up with the timeline for my event. We had met several times discussing the details and those were super helpful. Honestly, the wedding was eventually becoming stressful as it got closer but knowing I have a great photography team by my side definitely provided sense of comfort and peace. If you’re looking for someone reliable, professional, relatable, and artistic, I highly recommend xoandfetti!!!! I will recommend her team to my friends & families with no hesitation. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future! Thanks again xoandfetti for your hard-work and dedication!

There aren’t enough stars to give this amazing photography team! Vanessa and her team are the best there is! I’ve looked into over 100 photographers and they are truly the best!!! Our photos look stunning and already have our engagement photos on canvases on the wall! Up next, our wedding photos! Thank you so much Vanessa!

Vanessa is talented and amazing in her photography. She will do everything possible to make you feel special and have the best experience. When first reaching out to her, she was easy to talk to and responds right away. She really wanted to get you know you as a couple. She even helped with the wedding process and recommended other vendors. We never had professional photos done before, so we were nervous. She made us feel so comfortable and natural when when taking photos. Our wedding photos are BEAUTIFUL. I love every one. I love her whimsy style. She made sure to capture every special moment of our wedding. Her second shooter Claudia is just as amazing too. The whole day just flowed so easy with them. We are honored and grateful to have Vannesa as our photographer for our wedding!!

We absolutely love working with Vanessa. From the start, she was so sweet and willing to work with us on our budget. During our engagement shoot at Universal Studios, Vanessa had so many good ideas and knows how to navigate around crowds when at an amusement park session. During the shoot she'd say "it may feel awkward but it will look amazing" and she's right! The photos came out so beautiful. Throughout the wedding planning process, Vanessa was one of our favorite vendors to work with. She was so organized and took the stress off of knowing what to expect on the wedding day. Unfortunately, the day before our wedding we made the hard decision to postpone our wedding reception due to concern over COVID-19. Vanessa was able to pivot with us and came to photograph our simple ceremony instead and got us the photos the next day! We can't wait to work with her again next year when we can redo our celebration!

I’ve always said that the one thing that will take us back to our special day, relive our moment, bring back so many memories and feels is our wedding pictures. Vanessa did just that! simply amazing, she finds what you love the most, what’s most important. Not only does she capture these moments but she’s there enjoying herself while doing it, as if she was shooting her best friends wedding. I love her passion, her personality, her work and oh! Her heart ❤️. I honestly felt like some kind of celebrity that day, and even more so after all the compliments I received from my pictures. She even helped with planning my wedding and of course I used some of her ideas! Vanessa bless your heart, your spirit, your work. You, Claudie, your team are truly heaven sent!

Vanessa and Claudia were incredible during our entire wedding process, from the planning beforehand and making sure that they were prepared to capture all of our most wanted moments and details, and being accommodating to make sure we could have everything we wanted within our budget! On the actual day they were super flexible to allow the flow of the day that evolved. What we did not expect was that they were able to give us fantastic previews basically 1-2 days after our big day! In 6-8 weeks Vanessa sent us around 1000 fairytale-like pictures capturing every detail of our day. It was so wonderful getting to work with them, especially with my husband being someone who doesn't typically like taking photos, they made every moment natural and loving for us, and all our family friends have marveled at the exquisite pictures that we now have! A big win is my husband loves our pictures too! Thank you Vanessa!

Besides marrying my best friend, Vanessa was one of the best parts of my wedding. She went above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for with a photographer. Not only is she a complete professional, she's an A-R-T-I-S-T. Her artistic vision, attention to detail, and ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera is incomparable. Vanessa gets to know you as a couple, really personalizes the process, guides you through with what you can expect from her and her team, makes sure that she understands your vision for your big day, and gets you excited about one of the most magical moments of your life. The worst part of wedding planning is that you're essentially in charge of planning a small circus when you've never done it before. There are so many moving parts! Choosing Vanessa as our photographer made the wedding process a dream. She is so lovely, completely organized, and very visually focused. She even helped us with the aesthetic of our engagement photos with a vision board. She could grasp what aesthetic we wanted before we even had a cohesive design together. So, so amazing. We used Vanessa for our engagement photos, wedding day, and plan to use her for every family milestone in the future. You couldn’t find a more lovely person and amazing photographer. Can’t recommend her enough!!!

Words can not express how lucky I am to have found Vanessa & Caludia from XO & Fetti! Before the wedding I was so scared and worried about how I would look because I don't think I photograph very well, but Vanessa and Claudia were able to take pictures of us where we looked very natural, in love and actually beautiful. Vanessa and Claudia are the most sweetest people I have come across. My entire family loved them and my even my mother who HATES getting her picture taken of herself was posing in pictures! They posed us very naturally and picked the most wonderful spots for our photos. They went above and beyond and you can really tell! It was the most magical day and that a big reason for that was Vanessa and Claudia! The photos are one thing and you can count on them being amazing, but the experience you get with Vanessa and Claudia is really what shines! I really can't think them enough for the most perfect day!

We have so many great things to say about Vanessa. She is truly a wonderful photographer and an even better person! Vanessa is incredibly kind, patient, accommodating, professional and just a joy to work with. She and her second shooter, Alexis, went above and beyond on our wedding day to capture all the special moments and make sure we were doing ok throughout the day. We highly recommend XO and Fetti Photography!

Vanessa and her second shooter Claudia are AMAZING. They made the entire wedding process a breeze. From just looking at her website I knew we had found THE photographer for us. Not many people shoot in this light, natural, gorgeous way and it's exactly what we were looking for. Upon our first conversation we just clicked with Vanessa. She became more than just another vendor to us. She suffered through blistering heat to get the perfect engagement photos, she withstood many MANY emails (because I was an OCD bride), she actually came up with our entire timeline that we used for every vendor, she and her team were efficient but so fun, and we are so excited for the photos we get to have forever. She incorporated our nerdy ways in the classiest ways. You can't go wrong with Vanessa and xoandfetti. You will get unparalleled service and a great product.

We were lucky to have met Vanessa through a mutual friend. We were looking for a photographer that fit the kind of style we wanted: dreamy, romantic, and whimsical. If you're looking for the same kind of style, then Vanessa is your gal! We were fortunate to have her photograph our engagement session and wedding and she exceeded all our expectations. She was professional, creative, fun, and easy to work with. She gave great direction and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She was very responsive during the whole wedding planning process. One thing a photographer should have is attention to detail and Vanessa is definitely very detail oriented. The photos turned out amazing and we loved working with Vanessa! I always swoon looking at the photos. We got many compliments from friends and family on how lovely the photos are.

Where do I begin with Vanessa? She was one of the sweetest, kindest, and most down to earth person we've ever met! We found her while searching for photographers on Instagram, and as soon as I figured out her love for Disney, I KNEW that she was going to be our photographer. Unfortunately, due to unexpected personal events that happened right before our engagement shoot, we weren't able to do our engagement photos at Disneyland. HOWEVER ... our second choice for the shoot was just as good of a location, if not better -- sorry Disney! From the moment we arrived, and up until the sun had set ... she made us feel so comfortable. Some photographers just kind of tell you what to do, which is great because sometimes you do need guidance. But Vanessa will not only guide you, but she will tell you to just be yourself. Letting us be comfortable in our own ways allowed her to capture every little awkward, quirky, silly moment between us. It was as if she wasn't even there. On the day of our wedding, it was all of this and more. She and her team really listened to what we wanted, took into consideration some of our family concerns/dynamics, and worked her magic. She captured some of the grandest moments of our wedding while also taking candids. With her personality and style of photography combined, we decided to keep her in the family so that she could document the next chapters of our lives! We are so excited and can't wait to use her again in the future. The love and passion that she has for photography really shows in her work, and I promise you that you will not be disappointed.

Vanessa was everything we hoped for in a wedding photographer and SO much more. My husband and I are a little camera shy and we were worried about our photos turning out awkward. But Vanessa knew exactly what to tell us and naturally posed us. We can’t believe how awesome we look! But beyond taking incredible pictures, Vanessa and her team honestly felt like family. We were instantly comforted by them and laughed with them through what can be a tedious experience. Both of her assistants, Alexis and Kristina, went above and beyond the scope of their jobs. Anytime we needed ANYTHING during our various photoshoots throughout the day, they were there for us (I vaguely remember Kristina handing me a plate of snacks because she overheard me saying I was hungry). Xo and Fetti was the first vendor we booked for our wedding because we were so sure we wanted to work with Vanessa. We couldn’t be more positive that we made the best choice. :)

There is honestly so much that my husband and I could say about Vanessa, but best of all is her talent and professionalism. Her talent speaks for itself in the photos she takes, but when it comes to working within the controlled chaos that is a wedding, she knows exactly what she's doing and can work seamlessly with the wedding's timeline. Vanessa and her team were very easy to work with, and were beyond flexible and accommodating. You will have tons of amazing photos that you won't even remember taking! Going through our album was like going back in time and reliving the whole thing over again, and what more could anyone ask for!

Absolutely amazing photographer! Vanessa and team are so very talented, reliable, affordable, and did I say talented?? They are the kind of Vendor that makes getting married less stressful. Can't say enough about them.

What an AMAZING experience working with XO & Fetti Photography! Vanessa was so incredibly easy to work with and ended up being my favorite wedding vendor to work with. She's humble, kind and, as I'm an OCD bride, her prompt replies and attention to detail made planning the wedding so much easier on me. You can really tell she truly enjoys her job and does excellent work. Me and my husband were so happy with our photos and everyone kept complimenting us on them and couldn't believe how affordable it was (especially in the wedding market where everything is already overpriced!) She worked with us to ensure we had the best deal on our package at the price range we could actually afford. Not only is she great at her job, but she got all our photos to us in such a timely manner. She over delivered with our sneak peaks always coming soon after the shoot (so we NEVER had to wait long in suspense of how the photos turned out) and our full set coming in before she promised. I loved my photos and working with Vanessa and Claudia, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for good quality photography and fun people to work with!

My fiancé and I had such an AMAZING experience taking engagement photos with Vanessa of XO and Fetti! She is so professional and yet so personable at the same time. It was like hanging out with a good friend who happened to be super talented at taking pictures! She was on time, prepared, and will do what she needs to do to get the shot! It was a relief to be around someone so calm and confident. Vanessa put us at ease offering direction when necessary, but also let us be our goofy selves capturing the true essence of us as a couple. I highly recommend her for all the special occasions in your life. You won't regret it!

I have to start by saying that I was very anxious about who I was going to hire as my photographer because all those stock wedding photos did not fit my husband and I. After interviewing a few photographers I was beginning to feel like I was just going to have to hire one and hope for at least 3 photos that I liked. Then I met Vanessa of XO and Fetti, and all my fears went away! She totally understood my need for more candid shots rather than the super posed images we're used to seeing. Not only is her personality fantastic but she's so incredibly talented that I feel like we won the lottery with our photos. Vanessa and Claudia captured the feeling of our day as well as everyone's individual essence. When you look at her pictures you know exactly what that person is feeling. In the past I had been a part of weddings where the photographer was super pushy and borderline rude to get everyone in order. As a result, you can see the unhappiness in the photos! I totally understand that dealing with large groups of people with all different agendas is quite a task, especially with our bunch! However, I really wanted someone that was going to be able to get the job done but leave a good impression on our friends and family. Vanessa was able to get everyone where they needed to be and made them all look good as well! Many people approached me to tell me how amazing Vanessa and Claudia were and all I could do was tell them I know! I can't wait to throw another event and hire Vanessa again!

Vanessa's work speaks for itself but let me speak to her professionalism. Her and her assistant Claudia were on time and working hard the entire day. They never stopped shooting! She was great at giving direction and suggestions for extra cute, fun, and beautiful photos but also completely flexible when I had a specific vision in mind. Also, when my husband and I got our pictures back, there wasn't a single one where someone's eyes are closed or you're making a terrible face or something awkward like that. She only gave us the best and there are still so many amazing ones to choose from. Honestly, that's the hardest part. She has great suggestions as to where you can get your pics printed but you don't have to go through her contacts. A lot of photographers insist that you do, so this is a nice plus. Do yourself a favor and check one more thing off the wedding to-do list. Hire XO and Fetti Photography and relax because you are in the hands of a true pro with a great spirit and attitude. You will love the results!

XO and Fetti was our photographer for our engagement shoot and our wedding! Vanessa is very kind, patient and captured our vision to the fullest! We felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment of the day! Vanessa made sure that we felt in control of the day and was open to all of our suggestions! I was searching for a photographer with a certain style and someone who would not take over the day but allow it to flow naturally and capture my wedding and all its beautiful moments. XO and Fetti Photography did exactly that and was the perfect photographer for us!

Working with Vanessa was a dream. I did tons of research prior to going with her services. I'm so glad we did. Her and Claudia did an A+ work and was very professional throughout. I highly recommend using her for wedding, engagement shoot, baby shower, etc.

My husband and I have nothing but good things to say about XO & Fetti. Vanessa is a phenomenal photographer on top of being a total sweetheart! From the moment we began talking I could tell that she truly enjoys what she does and she passionate about capturing every magical moment of your special day. She was so helpful, organized and on top of things. Whenever I have needed anything or had any questions she is always quick to respond. She suggested vendors and even gave me input on DIY ideas I had. What's more she worked with me to create a timeline for the day of the wedding that I felt comfortable with. I was very nervous about the timeline and being able to stay on schedule. She came early to scout out the best locations at the venue too. On the day of our wedding Vanessa made everyone in the wedding party feel comfortable, resulting pictures in beautiful pictures that truly reflect the personalities of our closest friends. My husband didn't want to do a first look so we had a lot of photos to get through during the cocktail hour. Somehow she managed to not only keep us on schedule but we also finished early! During the reception she blended into the crowd and got wonderful candid photos of everyone. We got a sneak peak of about 10 photos the NEXT DAY!! And the photos were so beautiful I almost cried. Not even joking. We received the full gallery about 3 weeks after the wedding and all I can say is XO & Fetti exceeded ALL of my expectations. The way she captured all the little details, every magic moment and most importantly all of the love and joy of that day knocked me off my feet. My wedding photos are even better than I imagined they would be. Looking through the photos takes me back to that day and brings all of the giddy bliss and magic back to the surface. There are so many photos that are just breathtakingly beautiful. I can't tell you how many times people have told me that the photos look so amazing they should be in a bridal magazine. I tried to narrow the photos down into a "favorites" folder.... that folder has about 300-400 photos. If you book XO and Fetti for your wedding you will not be disappointed!

XO and Fetti Photography is amazing! Don't look anywhere else for a wedding photographer. I first fell in love with Vanessa's picture when I looked at her website. I was feeling overwhelmed with the many choices out there but my heart kept bringing me back to the website. At first, the price was out of our range, but we both knew that pictures are "priceless" and didn't want to have pictures that we were unhappy with. We are so glad that we didn't lean into our price range and was able to book Vanessa. From my first conversation with Vanessa, she is someone who is not only professional but personable. She is easy to talk to and will make sure she captures the moments that you are asking for. In addition to feeling at ease with her, I love that we are able to keep all our pictures and are not limited to selecting a few. She gives you copyright of ALL your pictures in high resolution. You are able to do as you wish with your pictures. Vanessa not only capture the details of our wedding day, but her pictures were able to tell the story of that day. We have received so many compliments from our friends and family regarding our pictures. Thank you so much Vanessa for capturing our wedding day! We are grateful for your beautiful work!

I don’t normally write reviews but I feel compelled after experiencing the best moments in my life and having the perfect person capture it in the most perfect way. Vanessa Mestas from XO and Fetti played such an integral part in making our dream come true. First, she did our engagement shots and she was incredible throughout the whole process. She gave us awesome ideas (since she’s so creative) and she helped us bring our ideas to life. From putting together an inspirational board for us, to having us fill out a detailed questionnaire that would describe exactly what we envision, what our expectations are and what we are looking for. She tailored everything to our liking and made us feel beyond happy and lucky. Our shots came out amazing and after such a pleasant experience, we definitely hired her for our wedding day. Until now, every person that has looked at our pictures and video has been amazed by the quality and the beauty of every shot. She was awesome at capturing perfect moments, both candid and posed. She went down to the smallest details, capturing our rings, flowers, invitation, church, hall and ensuring all the main aspects are captured too, such as our first look, romantics, family, friends, reception, etc. Everything was simply stunning. When I look at my pictures and video I am in complete bliss. Vanessa was well composed at all times, even while trying to organize such a huge wedding party (25 ppl +). She managed to do it flawlessly. Thank you Vanessa for documenting our special day and allowing us to relive it for years to come.