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(96)Best of Weddings (8x).Los Angeles | Orange County | Santa Barbara & Destination
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Yair Haim Photography is an award-winning wedding photography company located in Los Angeles, California. Owner and photographer Yair has been shooting weddings for over eight years. He has a genuine passion for capturing the love stories of couples on their special day. Yair uses his photojournalistic and elegant photography style to create timeless images you will want to look back on for years to come.
Yair Haim has won many awards and have been published in many wedding blogs and magazines.
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Destination Weddings
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- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
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- Digital Files
- Film Photography
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- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Modern
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- Wedding
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Yair is an amazingly talented photographer. His photos are timeless and they will be something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Whenever we spent time with him, we had so much fun and he made us feel very comfortable. Not only are his photographs beautiful, but he is a great person. Everyone was impressed with him the day of our wedding and he worked with all our vendors seamlessly. We are so happy to have hired Yair and have him at our wedding.
We are so happy that we hired Yair to be our photographer for our wedding. Yair took beautiful photos of us, worked incredibly well with all other vendors present at the wedding, and is a genuinely nice and good person. If you have the chance to hire Yair as your wedding photographer, hire him immediately.
Yair Haim did an excellent job on my wedding photography, and I would highly recommend him. Our original wedding in Carpinteria, CA was canceled due to COVID, so we ended up having a smaller wedding in Malibu, CA. Yair was flexible and was able to switch the date and come to the new location without charging us extra. He was extremely easy to work with. He showed up on time, was pleasant and funny, and had lots of good suggestions about how to arrange the timing of our wedding so that the light would be optimal for photos. His photos were incredible!
My husband (fiancé at the time) and I were very excited to work with Yair for our wedding in June of 2020. We enjoyed our introductory phone call getting to know him and learning about his photography style. However, once the pandemic hit, we had to postpone our California wedding. Yair happily agreed to photograph us on our new date. About a month away from the date, we were informed by the venue that due to state restrictions, the wedding could no longer take place.
I started planning ANOTHER wedding and this one would be held in Indianapolis, my hometown. Indiana’s venues had less restrictions than those in California. Despite offering to pay for the thousand dollar flights for both Yair and his assistant to be there, they decided it was not in their best interest to travel. We completely understood their hesitation and knew that we would need to find someone local.
After confirming that Yair was not coming, we started having problems.
***He wanted to keep all of the money that we had already paid him. Almost $3000.***
***My husband and I know that Covid impacted businesses everywhere, but that doesn’t mean Yair should keep our hard-earned money for NO SERVICES PROVIDED.***
***We had a handful of phone calls and e-mail communication throughout the wedding planning process. There is no reason that he should have kept our money. It was not the right thing to do.***
***He had a VERY heated phone call with my husband and mentioned how he was in the army almost as a threat. EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL. He mentioned how he couldn’t wait “to just be done with us.” ***
***He sent us 1 of the 3 payments we had made back to us, but we have yet to see the other 2 totaling to almost $2000.***
TO MY BRIDES:
If you are planning a wedding and the pandemic is still present, PLEASE reconsider choosing Yair Haim Photography.
Professionally, I own my own wedding coordination company, and I have had the honor of working with Yair many times! For years, Yair has told me that he was going to shoot my wedding (even before I even had a significant other). When I finally got engaged, I didn't hesitate...Yair was my first and only choice:). I knew going into my BIG day that Yair was the best of the best, but my fiancé had no idea. I cannot count the number of times during the day and after that he told me how much he loved Yair and Rhaniel. Then, we got our pictures....AMAZING!!! I cannot put into words what an extraordinary gift Yair has, and he shares it with every single couple he shoots!! I love you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you...from The Johnsons!!!
Yair and his team exceeded our expectations! He went above and beyond in guiding us through the day, allowing us to be carefree and soak it all in, while he captured each moment and made us look fantastic! He has a charming personality that made our families and friends feel comfortable. Could not recommend him enough!
Yair is a fantastic photographer, not only are his photos absolutely stunning (we loved them and all of our guests did too) but he is incredibly professional and wonderful. We loved working with him, he was great at getting the perfect shot but also at listening to what we were looking for. We highly recommend him!
Yair came highly recommended from a cousin. He shot her wedding a few years ago and her photos are beautiful! My husband was actually the best man in that wedding. After looking at his work and talking to Yair via FaceTime we hired him immediately. It was one of the first things we did after booking our venue. He is so great and easy to work with. We had a two day Nigerian/Ethiopian wedding so it was a busy weekend and Yair went above and beyond what any photographer should do. When it came to doing the timeline for the wedding Yair was so helpful with recommendations to make sure we had enough time to get everything done. During our wedding weekend Yair was a blast to work with, he got all our shots and kept us on schedule. Our family even loved him and said that we should hire him for the next person in our family to get engaged. I am pretty sure we will be seeing him at future weddings. You can’t go wrong with hiring Yair. He is worth every penny! We can’t get enough of our wedding photos!
I first learned about Yair Photography from the owner of my wedding venue, who recommended I work with Yair to photograph my wedding. Our venue had a collection of wedding albums on display that Yair had done previously and I was blown away by the dreamy and beautiful quality of his photos.
After seeing his portfolio, I felt I needed to have Yair as my photographer. I was thrilled that after sending him an email to determine his availability, Yair quickly followed up within minutes letting me know he was available on our wedding day. Even at the beginning, Yair was immediately invested in the success of my wedding. We scheduled several calls to get to know one another and discuss my vision and needs. Yair’s attention to my wedding made me feel like I was his only client, even though I knew he had many.
My husband and I got to know Yair and his partner, Ray, during our engagement shoot and our wedding. Yair gave us a lot of professional and personal advice and we felt ourselves become good friends with him very quickly. Our relationship felt so comfortable by the time Yair shot our wedding that many of my family mistook him for one of our long-time friends.
Yair and Ray are very fun and easy to work with, despite the fact that photoshoots can be really stressful. Yair was very responsive to my feedback on what poses or styles I didn't like, and he helped me overcome the concerns and anxieties I had about how I looked.
My friends and family greatly enjoyed working with Yair and Ray on the wedding day. It can be tough getting your friends and family to cooperate during photos at your wedding, but Yair was really easy going and funny, and I had several friends tell me that they actually enjoyed the photo sessions.
Yair and Ray did a fantastic job at our engagement shoot and our wedding day, capturing all of the authentic moments and the reality of our relationship. Yair is pretty much a mind reader and often anticipated the shots that I wanted before I could voice them to him.
I was really grateful that Yair was very honest and open about communication. My wedding reception was running long because of the many wedding toasts and speeches. Yair let me know when we ran overtime on his contract for the wedding day and kindly offered to stick around longer to capture the whole night of events.
My husband and I are extremely happy with how our wedding photos turned out and we feel like we gained a few friends during the process with Yair and his partner! If you’re looking for a fun, easy-going photographer who is very talented, I highly recommend going with Yair.
Yair is simply the best! You will be in the best of hands with him as your photographer. He photographed my daughter’s wedding and engagement pictures. They were perfection! Everything I dreamed they would be and more! He made her wedding day run so smoothly, he is a complete joy to work with. Incredibly helpful, detail oriented, and the nicest person. I am so thankful he was our photographer, and that we have the most beautiful wedding pictures to enjoy and share with our family and friends!
I can’t even begin to describe how amazing Yair is! He is, without a doubt, the best photographer around. My husband and I chose him to shoot our wedding and engagement photos. He is so professional and so genuine, it’s really obvious he truly cares about his clients and what he does. He knows exactly what he’s doing, which made us feel so comfortable because not once did question him. On the day of the wedding, he had the timeline down perfectly and made sure each shot was perfect. He was so great with our entire bridal party and guests that everyone had the best time taking so many photos. Our pictures came out so incredibly perfect that we are still so in awe of them, as they are just so beautiful! He did such a wonderful job and we will cherish his photos forever. We couldn’t be happier with everything he did for us.
Yair did both our engagement shoot and wedding photos & blew us away with both! Yair was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! Our photos turned out beautiful! His personality is very easy to get along with and he has great attention to detail, all of our wedding vendors enjoyed working with him as well!
Yair has an excellent eye for composition and light. His pictures beautifully captured the love and joy of the day, and he was able to produce both lovely formal photos, as well as pictures that vividly capture the fun and lighthearted moments.
Yair recently photographed our wedding in Carpinteria, and we couldn’t be happier with the photos he took! From the very beginning, he was quick to respond to any questions we had and walked us through his process. In the weeks leading up to the wedding Yair checked in with us, and worked with our planner (and other vendors) to make sure everything on his end went as smoothly as possible. On the day itself, he was a force to reckoned with! We did our first look and wedding party photos at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, and he and his assistant took control of rounding us all up and getting some amazing shots! Although we know he was at the ceremony and reception (because we have seen the photos), we barely noticed him! He captured the entire event so beautifully, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our big day! Yair is without a doubt, the best wedding photographer out there!
We had the absolute best experience using Yair as our wedding photographer. He made the day SO fun and he was so quick, making sure we got every shot we wanted and a zillion more we didn't know we wanted. The photos just came in and they are UNREAL we can't believe it. We are so so happy with every single photo! Yair was amazing to work with the whole way through. Thank you so so much Yair and team!
There are no words to describe how thrilled we are with our wedding photos from Yair. He has such an eye for detail, emotion and candidness; it's truly amazing. His photos turned out flawlessly and we couldn't be happier! You seriously won't be disappointed with Yair Haim!!!!!!!
He’s an absolute doll! He was well worth what we spent for the beautiful photos he took. He is incredibly sweet, organized, flexible, and professional. He has an array of awesome cameras and photography equipment to get the best photos he can for you. He included bringing an assistant to our wedding, which we loved, so he could get pictures from multiple angles simultaneously. Plus, this ensured that he always had someone there to provide any sudden equipment changes. Further, this is his business, so he doesn’t work for a larger company that he has to please, nor does he have other photographers that work under him that may not provide the same level of quality. For someone who’s great to work with and provides amazing photos, my husband and I highly recommend him!
Such a personable person and professional. Yair captured our wedding and did an amazing job! His attention to detail along with his creativeness are out of this world. Me and my husband aren't photogenic people. However, Yair was able to make us feel so comfortable when he was taking our photos. When we received our photos they came out absolutely beautiful. We definitely recommend Yair to anyone searching for a wedding photographer, he's is definitely worth the investment!
Yair is amazing to work with. He made sure I was calm the day of the wedding - amidst all of the craziness - which I will forever be grateful for. He also wrangled our very large and rowdy family incredibly well during our family portraits. He was very responsive and easy to get in touch with throughout the planning and editing process. I'm OBSESSED with our engagement photos, and I our wedding photos are AMAZING too. So many incredible shots to choose from - it took us over a year to pic our favorites. I've already recommended him to several of my friends and relatives!
Yair shot the most BEAUTIFUL photos for my wedding in May! He had never been or photographed at our venue before and that was our only concern leading up to our wedding. Our photos could not have come out more perfect!!! The way Yair works with the natural lighting is unreal! I have never experienced such a talented photographer. I could not recommend him and his team more, they are beyond professionals!
- Jonelle
Of all of things my wife and I wanted to make sure we got right for our wedding, our photographer was #1 on the list. With Yair, we hit it out of the park.
Yair was extremely professional throughout the process, and really connected with us to make sure we felt comfortable throughout our wedding day. I think it can be a bit strange to have someone who you recently met be there for some of the more intimate moments before the ceremony - Yair made sure that we felt like we were with a friend who we'd known for years.
Of course the most important thing when choosing a photographer is how the pictures turn out. Yair's pictures are stunning. Period. He doesn't over edit (which is SO SO common amongst most of the photographers we spoke with leading up to the wedding). He is extremely skilled at capturing candid shots throughout the event, but also takes fantastic posed photos. Yair delivered 1500 (!!!!!) photos from our event, and ALL of them were edited! He did it very quickly, and was always responsive to our questions and issues.
My wife and I couldn't be happier with the work Yair did. We will cherish his photos for the rest of our lives.
Thank you Yair!
This review is long over due! Yair photographed my wedding in Oct 2017. He was wonderful! He's very professional, a great communicator, and extremely personable. And best of all, he takes beautiful pictures! His pictures are more journalistic and exactly what we wanted, as they are timeless. Thank you, Yair, for capturing the memories of our special day!
I am so grateful to get to be able to work with Yair Haim on such a special event in our lives. Throughout this process, Yair has been nothing but professional and punctual. For a couple who are not big fans of taking pictures, Yair helped calm our nerves and we actually had a really fun experience. Leading up to the pictures for our save the dates, we anticipated feeling very awkward trying to create poses. Yair was able to give us explicit instructions, which was welcomed and did not give us time to overthink anything. We were so thrilled with the outcome and amazed at how natural everything appeared. This made us feel completely confident that our wedding pictures were in great hands and he lived up to our expectation. Yair is able to consider so many different aspects for the best pictures; such as, timelines, natural lighting, weather, and the personality of the couple. We received our pictures back in an incredibly timely manner and he provided us with a plethora to choose from. He truly is a master of this art and I can't wait to be able to work with him again for the next special moment in our lives.
Simply put, Yair is an incredible photographer and he exceeded out expectations in every possible way. My husband and I have never posed professionally and I , in particular, am incredibly uncomfortable in front of cameras. However, after our engagement photo session with Yair, we knew we were in good hands. His direction and kind demeanor helped us to relax and enjoy ourselves. In turn, our engagement photos turned out to be FANTASTIC. So many people told us that they looked like they could be for a magazine spread!
He also went above and beyond on our wedding day, which consisted of 4 different locations and a huge wedding party. He rounded all of us up and systematically got all the important shots of everyone at all the different locations. He was like a sweet Israeli sheepdog herding us all around to get the best shots! Everyone loved working with him and we were all grateful to him for guiding us through the day and getting great shots! My husband and I are thrilled with our beautiful photos.
THANKS YAIR!!
I can not say enough amazing things about Yair. From the start, he was on track. I don’t live in the area so we had a few phone calls during the planning process to figure out details and timeline. He was extremely responsive and I very organized. On the day of the wedding and showed up on time and got straight to work. He was fast, so efficient and above everything he was was meticulous with detail. His creative vision truly shows in his work. I haven’t seen all of the final pictures yet far but from what I have seen so far I am just blown away. I even asked him to be sensitive about my husband’s military uniform so Yair photoshopped certain things off of his uniform so that we could share some pictures on the social media. He captured the feel of the day so well that when I’m looking back at these pictures it’s like I’m reliving it. He is worth every penny and I would recommend him to anyone.
Yair is so much more than just a talented photographer! I started planning my west coast wedding from the east coast which wasn't easy. I spoke to Yair on the phone and he was extremely generous with his time. He confidently explained so much to me about the wedding industry; I learned so much from him in just that first phone call (and ended up taking many recommendations from him for my other vendors). We set up an in person meeting and he quickly became the very first vendor I selected during my planning process! He was there throughout the planning process (very quick to respond)... when I was in a really tough spot choosing a planner, he recommended a planner to me that I ended up loving and choosing! He's assertive yet kind and keeps the mood positive throughout the day/night. His knowledge and strong sense of direction will allow you to relax on your special day, you will get good shots, you're in the best of hands! Thank you Yair, our pictures are tasteful, timeless and beautiful... so many to choose from!
I would give more than 5 stars if I could! As another reviewer wrote, you can stop looking for a wedding photographer now that you've found Yair, because he is simply the best. He was professional, efficient, timely, and always puts you first as the bride & groom. From the minute Yair arrived, things went smoothly. He anticipated the optimal timing for photographing every part of our wedding, and masterfully did this in the background without ever seeming intrusive or in-the-way. He made every effort to photograph our wedding just as we had hoped, and the final photos we received were exactly what we wanted!
Yair made sure my makeup was perfect, that we got photos with all of our special guests, he even coordinated our dream photographs on the beach before our ceremony! He communicated effortlessly with all the other vendors at our wedding, including our coordinator and DJ.
I think it's also important to emphasize that with Yair, you're not just getting a wedding photographer - you're getting a wedding PRO. He doesn't just stand there and take photos. No no. He knows exactly how weddings work -- the timing of events, how to make you feel comfortable and look natural, and he anticipates and prevents any problems from happening. His ability really impressed me and my family.
I would also like to thank his assistant Bianca, who did a FABULOUS job with not only snapping some lovely photographs from different angles, but also she was enormously helpful with any last minute back-up things that needed to happen (coordinating the walk-out, getting us a drink, checking on the DJ and schedule, etc...). Not once did she sit idly -- she was always moving and working hard to make sure everything went right.
Thank you so much, Yair and Bianca! You guys are the BEST and we are absolutely thrilled that we got to work with you!!! Sincerely, Lizzy & Bill
Stop looking! You found the photographer you need! We choose Yair to capture our desert elopement after one glance at his portfolio. My husband and I are not very photogenic, plus I don't have one creative bone in my body, so I was so glad to have Yair there to direct the shoot and make us look like models. All of our pictures came out better than I could have ever imagined, giving those Pinterest weddings a run for their money! On top of his technical skill and professionalism he was an absolute joy to work with. We laughed and talked the whole shoot and it reflects in the pictures. Thank you, Yair! We couldn't be happier!
We found Yair on The Knot. Initially he caught my eye because he had the same last name as me (and we are not related!) and he had great reviews. He was flexible and easy to work with during the planning stages. We actually first met Yair when he and Ray showed up on the big day. And we were very impressed! From first to last he knew exactly how he wanted to shoot us. He understood the pressures and demands of our day and worked within our constraints. The pictures came out absolutely perfect. He was very adept at dealing with outside pressures and working with our other vendors (Videographer and Coordinator) to make sure everything was captured just the way we wanted. Yair was timely, accommodating, attentive and incredibly professional. We would recommend him to any couple without any hesitation. Thank you Yair for capturing our special day in such gorgeous detail!
World Class Photographer! Yair not only captured the most beautiful photos of our special day but he was able to always keep the us calm and relaxed to truly enjoy each moment. He was also able to handle our huge and diverse family! I truly recommend Yair with my highest recommendation for any event that you are planning!
Yair is absolutely the best! My husband and I were looking for a photographer for a while and came across Yair's portfolio. Immediately we knew that we needed him to photograph our wedding and engagement. Yair's prices were not as low as you can find. If you think about it;when you spend so much time and money on your wedding, the photos are the only thing that you have left to remember that day. Yair was the best investment for our wedding! He was extremely responsive and professional throughout the whole wedding planning process. And trust me that is very important! On the day of the wedding Yair came early and was such a pleasure to work with. My friends and family loved him and we keep talking about how he made everybody feel so comfortable while taking our pictures. We got our wedding photos about a month earlier than expected and we were blown away! He captured EVERYTHING so beautifully! We received so many photos and we are getting so many compliments from everyone. If you are looking for a photographer that will be there for you, that you can count on and that will actually produce amazing photos then Yair is your guy! Thank you Yair so much. We will cherish you and your amazing work for the rest of our lives! We started as clients and vendor but now we consider you a great friend
My husband and I used Yair as our engagement and wedding photographer and we couldn't have been happier! He was very professional, quick to reply to my many emails and very flexible when we wanted to add a more hours at the last minute to our wedding day. Our friends and family loved working with him on our big day as well. Probably the thing about Yair that impressed us the most is his ability to "wing it" when things don't go as planned, like our engagement shoot at a site that none of us had ever been to or the crazy rain storm that took over our outdoor wedding reception. Yair ran with it and got great photos out of the situations - he is pretty amazing at improvising. Of all the different people and vendors we worked with on our wedding, Yair was far and away the best! We highly recommend him and love showing of our wedding book anytime we have guests over!
Uh-Mazing! Yair was so incredible, I feel like we hit the jackpot with our Photographer. Not only was he incredibly easy to work with, and more than professional, but he made us feel comfortable!
The pictures were incredible, and he was so quick, knowing exactly the right angles, timing and lighting allowing us to capture the best possible photos and still leaving plenty of time to enjoy our wedding day! He and his assistant were perfect at capturing those candid moments.
Thank you so much! We absolutely recommend him!
Yair recently photographed our wedding in Los Angeles and from day one the experience has been amazing.
Just look at his website to realise that Yair is an immensely talented photographer. He brings a proven documentary style, but combines it with a creativity to create something that really feels like art.
Yair was easy to deal with at every step. Being out of the country and he in LA, we communicated via phone, Skype and emails so we could discuss everything in detail.
Yair and his assistant on the day were incredibly helpful too - helping me getting into my dress and generally being a pleasure to have around. We had so many comments from our guests about what lovely people they both were.
Finally, the photos. We are over the moon. We just got back the final high-res files yesterday and they are fabulous - a perfect moment of the day, but in a style that looks timeless and simply beautiful. To say we are happy is an understatement.
Your photographs are the one visual reminder you get to keep from your big day. It's worth spending a bit more to get someone good.
There is no way you can go wrong when having Yair at your wedding!
Yair is such an amazing person and photographer! My husband and I had were searching for a photographer for a while and came across Yair's portfolio. His prices are not cheap however when you spend so much on your wedding and all you have left is the photos then you understand that photography is the most important investment. We knew for sure that we wanted him as our photographer so we booked him for our wedding and engagement.
My husband and I made the right decision on choosing him. First of all, he is very professional,responsive, and makes you feel extremely comfortable. Second, his work is QUALITY, all the photos we received were absolutely stunning!
If you're looking for a photographer that is fully invested in your wedding and has quality work that is also absolutely stunning Yair is the photographer for you.
We love our wedding photos and will cherish them forever!
Than you Yair we love you!!
We originally met Yair while scoping out a venue. He was extremely friendly and began talking to us about what we were looking for. He suggested Malibu and he was right! We then looked at his website and were blown away by his photos. Hiring Yair for our wedding was the best decision. He and his assistant Ronnie were amazing. They didn't waste any time and delivered amazing pictures. They were extremely helpful and made our wedding day a success. I highly recommend Yair for any special event you may have!
Yair is awesome. Amazing, down to earth dude with incredible talent.
Where do i begin! Just want to say thanks to the knot! This is where i found Yair. We had hired him for our engagement shoot and our big day! He is a nice, caring, sincere person. He is a good listener. Very responsive whenever i reached out to him. He didn't disappoint us at all, we love everything about him and his work. I love that he will throw out his ideas/thoughts to us all the time and consider ours as wellHis work is so amazing where all the awwww's came out. Its very detailed and professionally done, love the color, lighting, just everything about it. Me, my husband, family and friends love all the pictures we got from him. Love the fact that our bridal team love it as well. I will definitely will hire him again.
Yair and his team were professional, kind, sweet, and so easy to work with. They made me feel at ease and took the most amazing pictures. My mom loved him as well, and he made all of our lives so much easier. Thank you Yair!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I found Yair searching and searching for the best photographer I could possibly get for our special day! I knew immediately after seeing Yair's photos, I wanted to get a hold of him to see if he'd be the perfect fit for us. After talking with Yair, we immediately booked within 24 hours for our engagement & wedding photos! Our engagement & wedding photos turned out beautiful. We will forever look back on these special pictures & I thank Yair for capturing them. Yair has a natural eye for the perfect shot and we couldn't have been more pleased!! On the day of our wedding, Yair & his assistant were very professional and kept me smiling even in the midst of chaos.
Yair is the BEST! My husband and I absolutely loved working with him, and most importantly, we love our photos! He was so professional and such did such a hussle the day of to make sure he got all the shots we wanted. He has such a beautiful eye. My husband loved his work because his style is so timeless and classic. Even though we are both millennials with hipster tendencies (haha), we weren't interested in the more trendier, artsy style you see out there these days. We wanted those timeless shots that captured us and the beauty of the day - and it's exactly what we got. We also got so many compliments from our family and our wedding party about how professional he was and how impressed they were with the way he was able to direct everyone in a fun way that made for great shots.
A wonderful person and a talented photographer!
What can I say about Yair? Such a wonderful experience that my wife and I shared on our special day August 6, 2016. First off the bat, Yair ensured to make me and my wife extremely comfortable along with keeping us level headed, by not having us deal with the stresses/worries on our day. Secondly he is very professional in what he does, especially in the way he presents himself. After receiving the photos, and products from him me and my wife were beyond speechless. He captured so many countless moments during our wedding and made it look like a complete fairy tale. If we could give more than 5 stars we would, but the knot only gives us the ability to give only 5. If you want a wedding photographer in which, goes above and beyond in his work, then Yair is the man! Thank you so much!
BEST OF THE BEST!!! Yair was an absolute lifesaver for us!! We had initially chosen a videographer/photographer combo company when first starting off on our adventure of wedding planning. We had forgotten the advice of many others when they told us to steer clear of these companies as most will fall short of one of the services. We knew their videography was incredible and the exact style we were envisioning, so we booked. The coordination and communication was poor right off the bat, but it wasn’t until after our engagement photos when we realized the quality was nowhere near up to par.
Panicked, not only as we had put SO much planning in to these once-in-a-lifetime photos but more so because our wedding was just a couple months away, we jumped on theknot.com in hopes of finding a photographer that would be available on our special day *in the thick of wedding season* who was capable of producing quality, stand-out wedding photos. That’s when we found Yair. His photos looked like something out of Pinterest which is what I (and most other females) envisage when we think about our wedding photos. He responded to us nearly immediately and in such a professional manor, explained his process and prices. It was a miracle he was even available as he books several weddings a week and was booked nearly throughout those few months.
His process – HALLELUJAH!! He wanted to meet with us to get to know us as a couple and best understand our dynamic which ultimately helps him shoot our wedding. He had tips and timeline recommendations. “Get your ring cleaned on this day, be sure to bring this and tell the coordinators this. And always this this and that.” It was incredible!! His specialty is weddings, that is all he shoots and he is extremely skilled at his craft. His prices are more than reasonable as well. He really, truly was a savior on every level. He’s the kind of person we considered family by the time the day was nearly over.
Thank you, Yair!! We will cherish your service on the most precious day of our lives for life!!
We are so happy that we chose Yair Haim to capture the essence of our wedding day! From our very first meeting, we knew Yair was the right photographer for us. He is professional, organized, trustworthy and cares about each and every one of his clients. He goes above and beyond to get the best and most creative shots. We are thrilled with our photos and we have recommended him to many of our friends - and will continue to recommend him to anyone in need of a photographer. Hands down, he is one of the best wedding photographers in California!
Yair goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is a total pro. He helped plan our wedding and took great photos of our wedding. He is not the kind of photographer that simply take picture at your wedding. He coordinates, consults, runs the show and overall is dedicating to making your day feel special. We owe our wedding to Yair. Simply the best!
Yair is amazing. My husband is a professional photographer so we needed the best. We looked over several portfolios and Yair's immediately stood out to my husband. He took our engagement and wedding photos and we are beyond thrilled about how everything came out. Our family loved the shots and we have so many to choose from. He is personable, likeable and gets it done right! Thank you Yair. I'd recommend you to anyone who would listen!
As soon as we met Yair, we immediately clicked with him and got such amazing vibes from him. It wasn't soon after that we booked him as our photographer. We searched for other photographers, but Yair is the ONLY one that we actually set up a meeting with. He has the best personality, and produces some amazing work. He captured so many moments from our wedding that are so special to us. His work is clean, different, overall he has a great eye for capturing some beautiful moments. He was one of our very favorite vendors to work with. He's so personable, and really pays close attention to his work. He also recommended Shai Hazan for videography, and that was an incredible referral as well. My husband and I still keep in touch with Yair and we got married last August in 2016. Also, I was so emotional on my wedding day, and he taught me a few tricks to keep my makeup from getting ruined by my tears. Yair is one of a kind and if you want a personal experience, choose him for your photographer!
We are so grateful to have found Yair! We got married in Fullerton in March of this year. I came across his work on the Knot and was captivated by it like no one else's. We were nervous about budget, but he worked with us and came up with a situation that met our needs and price point. Not only is Yair a total artist with a camera, but we felt heard and seen and appreciated by him. Our pictures are beautiful and we felt completely comfortable putting the documentation of the day in his hands.
WOW! That is all I could say when I first saw our wedding photos from Yair! His photos were absolutely breathtaking and magical definitely worth every penny, and the prints we ordered were absolutely gorgeous as well. This man is such a superb talent. I only wish we lived in So Cal so that he could have done our engagement shoot as well.
Yair always made us feel comfortable. From our first conversations to our final in person meeting the week of the wedding, he was super responsive, very sweet and welcoming. The day of, he helped calm my nerves and irrational insecurities and made both myself and my groom feel very comfortable and natural. He is also very energetic and great at herding the masses (aka our massive bridal party and families).
You would be very blessed to have Yair with you as he captures your special day as well.
Best Photographer - he not only captured the most beautiful photos of my day but was able to handle my huge wedding party and huge family! I truly recommend him highly
Where to even start?! Yair is amazing! We found him by searching photographers online. When his photos showed up we were blown away and knew we needed to book with him right away. Yair did our engagement and wedding photos! Both sets are beautiful and beautifully captured. I was so uncomfortable and unnatural in front of the camera and Yair made us both feel at ease as well as look good. We were so surprised that we could look as good as we did. With our wedding Yair captured so many precious moments that we cherish in our home now. He caught the moments that you didn't even know or remember we had. I loved all of our photos! Yair is so dedicated to his clients as well. We had an unfortunate accident and lost every single engagement and wedding photo we had, I was so upset I cried everyday for a week. I reached out to Yair explaining what had happened. He said "no problem" and sent me a link to all our photos, allowing me to get those cherished moments back. Our wedding was 2 years ago! Needless to say having Yair be apart of your special day will be the best decision you can make. He will listen to what you want, make it work or improve it, and make sure you look gorgeous even if you feel nervous or uncomfortable. Yair is a true gem and talent. Do yourself a favor and let him take care of you!
Of all my vendors, Yair was my absolute favorite. Even above my amazing venue at Rancho Las Lomas! We got married in April and even now our experience with him was memorable. He made Max and I so comfortable and has us laughing the whole time, making the experience authentic.
Ladies don't choose a photographer without meeting him. It doesn't matter how brilliant they may be, if you aren't comfortable with them it will show through. With Yair not only are you getting one of the best photographers, but you're getting a someone who will go above and beyond for you.
We met a LOT of potential vendors and Max and I knew almost instantly Yair was "the one" for us. He answered any and all of our questions and was so upfront putting us at ease. The day of the wedding, he made sure we had an opportunity to visit every table, and upon my request; not get stuck talking to a table too long (with 20 tables you run out of time quickly!) My guests even loved him! We've got some fantastic candid shots.
After our wedding, I'd like to think of Yair as a cherished friend of ours and we are still in touch even today. It's obvious he's not in this business for the profit, but for us. I've recommended Yair to other future brides and I highly recommend him to you.
My fiance and I were looking for someone to photograph our engagement and wedding. For quit some time we were searching online, and we were amazed when we found Yair. I am not used to all the attention and with being in front of the camera but Yair did a wonderful job in making everything very easy for us to handle. We had a few hours of pure fun and the results were amazing!! All the pictures had a romantic touch and showed exactly how my fiance and I feel about each other. I will definitely recommend Yair to anyone who's looking of engagement and wedding photographer . He is and amazing photographer and his pictures are out of this world! Seriously, check out his site!
Yair Haim is a truly talented photographer! Yair doesn't just TAKE pictures - he captures the feelings of those he photographs! He helped our daughter and new son, best plan their wedding day. He referred us to a great make-up and hair stylist. He came early to take pictures of the bride & groom, of the wedding party, the family, the ceremony and the reception. Yair has a terrific personality and made everyone feel comfortable. He captured both the solemn ceremony and the fun reception with photos that are stunning. Thank You Yair for everything you did to make my daughters special day exceptional!
Best photographer ever!! My husband and I love Yair! He's the best out there (no kidding!!). I was looking for a wedding photographer for 3 months, spent so much time emailing and talking to other photographers till I found Yair. His photos are incredible, just check out his portfolio to seen what I mean. He is so professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. Once you talk to him you will see he know a lot about weddings and not just photography.
He is super talented with lighting and "casual posing" because he doesn't really pose he will make you very comfortable in front of the camera while giving you the necessary directions.
When we got our photos and the book we were amazed by how each image looked really good! He capture so many great moments and we will cherish them forever!
You can go wrong when you work with the best and Yair is the best!
t was such a pleasure and so much fun having Yair Haim as my wedding photographer! From the moment we met him (on Skype) we were impressed with his professionalism and responsiveness. He answered every email in a few hours, which was very important to us since we were planning our wedding while living abroad.
On the day of our wedding Yair not only arrived early, but also surprised us by helping out trough out the whole day with two many things such as helping me with my make-up!
Shortly after the wedding he sent us private links to parts of the wedding and we loved everything he did! All our friends and family who saw the photos said they are all AMAZING. Thank you Yair for capturing so many special, emotional moments! We will cherish them forever!
Yair was amazing to work with. He was extremely professional and made us feel very relaxed the entire time. The images were spectacular and the book is something that I will cherish forever. I highly recommend Yair to anyone and everyone!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Yair in the months leading up to our wedding and absolutely loved his final product! Not only is Yair an incredibly talented photographer, but also an all-around amazing person to have by your side on the big day. He put me at ease from the moment he arrived, helped me touch up my makeup, and perfectly positioned my hair before the posed photos. I really appreciated his attention to detail and it shined through in our photos! We’ll be referring all our engaged friends to him!
I really have nothing but great things to say about Yair. He was always quick to respond leading up to our wedding, took the time to get to know us prior to the event, and made us feel very comfortable during the whole process. Very nice guy and a great photographer! !! Very pleased we made the decision to use him and highly recommend him to others.
Yair is hands down the best photographer ever! He is not only professional, but genuine and easy to work with. He has a great personality that everyone at the wedding loved. He is extremely talented in his work as you can see in the little details of each photo he takes. I rarely write reviews, but found Yair through reading other reviews, words can't say enough about how passionate he is about his work. He will not disappoint!
If you want a photographer with creativity, experience and a heart of gold, you have found him. Yair really just wowed us with his photography. He really knew what he was doing on the day of the wedding and I had no worries. He was so nice in the planning process and my husband and I could not have imagined more beautiful photos with such an easy to work with photographer. Yair shoots raw, yet he does magic! Highly recommend him to my family and friends!
Sagi Alush Films made my wedding memorable in every aspect of the word. They arrived on time, well before the wedding, to film our reveal, and remained out of sight and out of mind for the remainder of the day, including the small setting of the ceremony and the different levels of the reception. One thing that I wanted to be sure wouldn't occur was for the videographer to be in any of the shots, and they lived true to that promise. They were able to get many angles and definitely captured the emotion and happiness of the day. Sagi was always available and once the film was edited, he was just a phone call away and willing to make any adjustments I needed. Friends and family complimented how professional they were and enjoyed every minute of our Wedding Preview and the coverage of the ceremony and reception. I would refer them to any future bride to be. You won't be disappointed.
Yair captured all the amazing moments of my wedding!!! From day one Yair was so professional and kind to my husband and I. Considering I live in NY and my wedding was in CA I could have been very stressed, but Yair made planning my wedding photos very smooth. He returned all of my phone calls promptly, listened to my requests and made suggestions accordingly.
Yair treated me, my husband, and guests like family. On the day of my wedding he paid special attention to me and made me feel beautiful and this emotion is now reflected in my photos. He made sure to have all guests feel comfortable and ready to take memorable pictures.
Yair has a passion for photography and will go above and beyond for his client like he did for my husband and I. Thank you Yair!!
My husband and I loved working with Yair. From the moment we met him he won us over. Both our engagement photos and wedding photos came out stunning. He was easy to work with and quick to get all the right shots. He also helped us relax and brought out the best of both of us.
We loved our wedding and we're so happy we went with Yair because he captured it beautifully for us to remember forever.
Amazing work!!! We can not say enough wonderful things about Yair. He did such an amazing job with our pictures and we get compliments on our photos and album all the time. Photography was the most important part of our wedding so I did my research and booked Yair as soon as we had a date picked (after only had a phone meeting). I have to say you get what you pay for and we got more than I could have ever imagined with Yair, absolutely worth it. The work he did is simply amazing! Our engagement pictures were beautiful and our wedding pictures are amazing. We didn't have a videographer but Yair did such an amazing job capturing every moment that I don't care we don't have a video. During the morning of the wedding we did a bridal boudoir shoot to surprise my husband and the pictures turned out stunning, my husband was so surprised and love the pictures :) If you want a great photographer who will do absolutely everything to get the best shots look no further. Thank you Yair for doing such wonderful work. Highly recommended.
Yair was amazing to work with! I spent many months trying to find the right photographer for our wedding and was really looking for a great one that was personal and that I felt was sincere. Yair definitely has those qualities. He was very willing to do what it took to get a great shot and did an amazing job with the family portraits. I am so happy with our wedding pictures and the album turned out great!
Everybody loves all the pictures, the albums and the prints! I would recommend Yair Haim Photography for your wedding and we are planning on using him in the future for my brother's wedding! Thank you so much Yair!
My husband and I chose Yair as the photographer for my wedding in August 2014. I don't think there are enough words to truly capture how amazing it was to work with Yair. From the moment I met him, his passion for wedding photography was evident. We felt this passion during our engagement shoot and while taking our wedding photos, as Yair was enthusiastic, smiling the entire time, laughing, and zipping all over the place getting shots that inspired him and captured special moments of the day. During our engagement shoot, my husband was sick with food poisoning (and also has little patience for photos in the first place!), which I thought would ruin the entire shoot. However, Yair somehow worked his magic - he made us feel immediately comfortable, kept the shoot lightheared and fun, and even charmed (possibly even tricked) my husband into having a good time! He was especially efficient given the circumstances and produced gorgeous photos. After having such a great experience with him during the engagement shoot, we knew our wedding day would be even more wonderful. Yair had the bridesmaids and groomsmen laughing and having fun, and also made our families very happy with the intimate photos he took. Yair had a great balance of being guided by his expertise and instinct, while also being open to suggestions or feedback if we had an idea or felt inspired in the moment. As a result, our photos came out even more beautiful than we could have imagined! Please take note, I am super unphotogenic, so this is saying a lot! Yair paid attention to so many details of the day that I didn't even get to see and captured such special moments that made me feel like I was reliving my wedding day all over when looking at the pictures. He is the utmost professional, is diligent in his work, and his passion for wedding photography is contagious. He is the perfect balance of professional, fun, and adaptable to capture the essence of your relationship and wedding day. He is worth ever penny and then some (and probably should be charging more for his amazing work)! I am so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Yair - he'll have a special place in our lives always!
I would like to start off by saying thank you to Yair, for not only having an amazing work ethic, but for his beautiful photography which is simply artwork, but most of all, his ability to make us feel comfortable.
All engaged couples get to the point when they pick their photographers, but then they get nervous about how they will pose, and that the photography session might be a little awkward. Well let me tell you, Yair changed that perspective! He made the engagement shoot so comfortable and believe it or not, fun!
He really brought out the best in us, and he captured the results perfectly. I couldn't be happier with the results. I put more effort into finding my vendors, than into anything else in my wedding, specifically the photography, since it is something we will have as a keepsake for forever! Yair was not only great to work with during, but after as well. He got us our pictures on time, even earlier than expected.
Once again, thank you Yair, we love you.
When we started the wedding planning process, my husband and I were both the most concerned about finding a good photographer. Neither of us particularly enjoy having our photos taken, so we needed someone who could make us feel at ease and give us great pictures despite our hesitation. This is where Yair came in! From the moment we met him he made us feel comfortable with the process and understood exactly what we wanted to capture during our big day. He even helped with some of the wedding planning!! During our wedding he made a point to let us enjoy ourselves but also helped capture some of the most amazing moments I could've ever imagined. He is truly one of the most talented photographers I have ever encountered!
Save yourself the trouble of shopping around for a photographer-- he's right here!
Yair Haim photographed our wedding on June 7th 2014 and he also did our engagement session. Our pictures are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He was so professional and also so comfortable to work with! I LITERALLY don't have one picture from my wedding that I don't like! He was absolutely incredible, helpful, and a blast to work with!
Finding a photographer was probably the biggest challenge in this whole wedding planning process. Your first cursory search will make your jaw drop at the amount of money some photographers are asking, and their photos aren't even that great. When I came across Yair, I knew right away that we would hire him. Not only are his prices below the average cost for 8 hours of wedding day coverage, his photos are absolutely stunning. If you are like me and don't prefer that faded vintage look that results from over-exposure, then you will love Yair. His photos are brilliantly colorful and so vivid it will feel like you are revisiting your wedding day when he sends you the final product. As for his communication and flexibility - he is a gem. A very polite and genuinely nice person, Yair was never bossy on my wedding day. He knows exactly how to pose you to get the most flattering angle in the best light. His camera is like an extension of his own eyes, he can find that perfect shot in whatever setting you find yourself.
Throughout the reception and dance party, there were times Yair was taking candid photos that I didn't know about until he sent us everything. I never once felt that he was in our faces with the camera. He made himself blend in so well and managed to capture every major moment, plus some!
One last thing - Yair knows a lot of amazing people in the wedding business. We were on the fence about getting a day-of wedding planner when he recommended Kaci Mallet from xoxowed.com. She was such a delight to work with, and had worked with Yair before. They were a great team, it could not have been better!
We were so lucky to find Yair, I truly can not recommend him enough.
Thank you for your services and being so professional. My wife and I really enjoyed our wedding video. It was nice working with an easy going person such as yourself. We have only good things and highly recommend you.
Also, thanks for being patient with us through the editing process.
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Yair is a very easy going and likeable. Also very knowledgeable. We were very comfortable with him from the very beginning. Had a great experience.
Yair was awesome to work with for our wedding. He was great with finding the best light considering it was such a sunny day and it was hard to find areas where there wouldn't be harsh shadows. He had to work especially hard getting table shots of us and our family at each table because the table were so packed together we all had trouble squeezing between tables. The photos turned out perfect!
We used Sagi Alush to do the cinematography for our wedding. The product that Sagi turned out was very good. His editing and personal touch on the work was very impressive as well as the quality of the video. Sagi had an additional helper the day of our wedding and they both covered practically the entire event from the ceremony to almost the end of the reception. Throughout his editing and processing of all the film he was working on he supplied us with tidbit snippit from each part to let us get a glimpse of his work. This was also helpful as we were able to give feedback with Sagi on some of the things that we liked and or wanted to get changed. The feedback we would get back helped us to the video just right for us. The only thing I would have done differently was to have a sit down with my fiancee and then with Sagi as far as what things we would have liked to been filmed, ie certain surroundings, sweeping views of the guests, and particular people/things. There was some shots that we missed that we would have liked to have. The video quality and the scenes that Sagi got for us were very good and the editing was high quality.
Sagi was very receptive to all my requests and questions, before and after the wedding! He is really patient, friendly, nice and professional. He was able to handle my high demands and try to accommodate me as best he could! Thanks Sagi for the great video and wonderful trailer!
Honestly, I don't even know where to start when it comes to write a review for Yair. If you are comparing and looking at wedding photographers for your wedding/engagement then stop looking! The moment we met him we knew he's our guy, he's going to be the one we trust with our wedding pictures. Not only did he care about what we wanted, he sincerely cared about us as people. We loved his vision from the start and yes he can do traditional shots, but If you want someone creative to give you unique and beautiful pictures, Yair is your guy.
He was extremely professional, amazingly talented, and most of all made us feel very comfortable taking pictures. My husband doesn't like taking pictures and Yair did an amazing job making him feel so relax and comfortable in front of the camera.
You can't put a price on having an amazing memories captured so beautifully and that's exactly what we got! Thank you, Yair! We LOVE you :)
Yair Haim was recommended by one of my bestfriends. I was anxious to see his work, after the good things she had to say. I checked out his portfolio, and was impressed with his work. The thing is, being that it was the most important day of my life, I had to trust that all would turn out okay. It wasn't just okay, but perfect! He showed up on time, and made it such a pleasant atmosphere. He caught all of our special moments with such grace and elegance. It is one thing for him to be as talented as he is, but his great work ethic and positive attitude made my day that very special day I had always dreamed of. Thank you to Yair, and his team for doing such a great job. I am beyond grateful!
-J
I hired Sagi to be our wedding videographer for our Malibu wedding 9/15/2012. We were originally not planning to hire a videographer and therefore on a budget once we decided to do so. We were referred to Sagi through our photographer, Yair Haim. We quoted him a price that he was able to work with, and make it possible for us to have video!! I am SO glad I changed my mind and decided to spend the money for a videographer, because now Sagi's video is one of my most cherished memento's of that day! He was professional and easy to work with. Compared to other videographers who my friends have worked with, his turnaround on having our video ready was really fast. I was very happy with the quality of the videos and how professionally done they were. Thank you Sagi for doing such a wonderful job and providing us with such a fabulous way to remember our big day!!
If you’re looking for a photographer who takes amazing pictures and will do everything he can to make your day perfect, it’s worth talking to Yair.
Meeting Yair was like catching up with an old friend. He made us feel very comfortable and his pictures look like they came from magazines. My husband and I are not exactly experienced in front of a camera, but Yair was able to explain which angles and poses are the most flattering. He is obviously enthusiastic about his work, and his excitement is catching. He is also understanding—he listened when I said I didn’t like a certain pose and didn’t dismiss my ideas. Talk to Yair if you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, kind, creative, and friendly!