Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 319-5333
This guy is a real piece of work!!! If I could give negative starts I would. When he shot our engagement photos, I had a funny feeling, but just disregarded it as nerves and thought he'll do better for the wedding. And when we got our e-photos back and they were only so-so not one had photo processing and retouching. Nothing spectacular AND nothing creative or original! But we had already paid a large deposit we couldn't afford to lose so we kept him for the wedding photos and were completely shocked with what we got!
His work is NOTHING like his photos in his office or website! It was truly a horrific experience with him.
Our wedding package was the smaller of the packages as we didn't need an album and wanted to custom one ourselves from the photos on the disc of pics he would give us. But to hand us 3 boxes of about 800 pictures some in black and white some color all randomly ordered. And the CD is not better. Not to mention the horrible batch job not one was again color corrected.
Then there's the fact that he ignored all of the direction I gave him and all of our previous conversations about what's really important to us. Like, He didn't take pictures of our guests as I specified like a thousand times as they were mostly out of town...I mean countries not just states.
Part from this, I was very disappointed overall with the quality of his work and his annoying mannerisms at our wedding. His rudeness, arguing with the bride and groom. He was my one major regret about our wedding. Don't let this happen to you.
During the wedding he seemed in a rush and in a panic which made me panic and rush. Later, I found out he was having "personal issues" "family issues" JUST MAN UP THEN AND SAY IT WASN'T YOUR BEST WORK AND TRY TO WORK THE THE COUPLE WHO'S WEDDING YOU JUST BOTCHED. His pictures were horrible way worse then the e-pics. How can my e-pics be better then my wedding pics? I was horrified and so was my husband, friends, and family. Even the ladies on here couldn't believe what a terrible job he did.
If you want more details, feel free to PM me or email me at: dinakarasik@yahoo.com
I am passing this info along to my fellow brides as a WARNING! I don't want you to go through what I did your wedding photographs is what you will have to relive your special day.
But whatever you do DO NOT HIRE THIS PHOTOGRAPHER!
As for customer service? HA! If you call yelling at your clients, not returning calls, and calling your clients a bunch of nasty names, etc customer service. I love how at first it was a friend who told him I posted something about him, then it was another vendor, now its another bride and the story continues to change. Brides are more then welcome to see all my posts about my disappointment in my photos. I was honest and posted the truth. I stand by everything I said then and now!
My newest harassment e-mail from him just came in this is what it said: "what a loser!!! show everybody your terrible taste, like the programs on the ugly plastic chairs. then blame the photographer. get psychological help, get a life"
Can we see who's crazy here?
He should have stuck to being a firefighter or whatever because he has no business photographing especially not on such an important day as a wedding.
EDIT: Eric Powell also states he stands by his work from my wedding - then I ask you why does he erase the pictures I posted from my wedding as examples of his work? He also states did his very best. Ladies if thats his very best then more reason to run.
Suite 209
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(800) BAY-2412
The only thing I have to say is that I really loved my wedding but if I was to do it all over again I would have researched more companies and other boats. Now looking at other yachts from other companies and how clean and modern they look I wish I would have done better research and not rushed. I loved the layout of our boat (Endless Dreams). But I have now seen more boats with even better layouts. I loved our wedding coordinator Jennifer. She was sweet but advice to all brides who receive a coordinator with a package get a DOC for yourself. Jennifer was not there the day of our wedding. We had another girl who was a sweetie and tried her best but she didn't know all the details like Jennifer. This makes a huge difference. I didn't like my DJ. I loved the florist and I loved the bakery that came with my package. I loved my captain. Although no one could hear the ceremony because there was no microphone even though I was told there would be on. This was a big disappointment. Another advice is if you choose the boat I was on-don't it so far away from everyone-that layout is weird and you feel really disconnected from your guests. Having a wedding on a boat was one of my best decisions! Everyone had a blast and it was beautiful. Its different then your usual hotel weddings and my guests are still talking about what a great time they had. My husbands bosses loved it so much they had their company Christmas party on a yacht as well (from another company).
Irvine, CA 92618
949-585-9500
Love! Love! Loved! Our amazing dance choreographer Paul! We did a rumba dance to Michael Buble -Sway. All of our guests enjoyed our first dance and we enjoyed the time we spent working on our steps.
Highway #209
Newport Beach, CA
The only thing I have to say is that I really loved my wedding but if I was to do it all over again I would have researched more companies and other boats. Now looking at other yachts from other companies and how clean and modern they look I wish I would have done better research and not rushed. I loved the layout of our boat (Endless Dreams). But I have now seen more boats with even better layouts. I loved our wedding coordinator Jennifer. She was sweet but advice to all brides who receive a coordinator with a package get a DOC for yourself. Jennifer was not there the day of our wedding. We had another girl who was a sweetie and tried her best but she didn't know all the details like Jennifer. This makes a huge difference. I didn't like my DJ. I loved the florist and I loved the bakery that came with my package. I loved my captain. Although no one could hear the ceremony because there was no microphone even though I was told there would be on. This was a big disappointment. Another advice is if you choose the boat I was on-don't it so far away from everyone-that layout is weird and you feel really disconnected from your guests. Having a wedding on a boat was one of my best decisions! Everyone had a blast and it was beautiful. Its different then your usual hotel weddings and my guests are still talking about what a great time they had. My husbands bosses loved it so much they had their company Christmas party on a yacht as well (from another company).
Serving California & Destinations, CA
(714) 227 9894
When we were beginning our planning and budget I knew I wanted a videographer but I preferred to give the photographer a larger budget. I found Robert on project wedding and after meeting with about 5 videographers it was an easy decision. HD InVision! From the start Robert was so sweet, low key, very professional. He calls back, emails and answers any and all of your questions promptly. I met with him twice and he showed us videos of weddings he has filmed and even gave me a dvd to take home. What I loved most about his videos was that he captures every special moment and the video went by so fast. I was able to sit through a whole wedding from a bride I never met. It was beautiful. His videos are not of your special day are not cheesy and lame. They are very fun and fast flowing. Its like watching a movie-captivating and beautiful!
On the day of the wedding he arrived promptly. He was quiet as a mouse, not in your face or intrusive and yet worked so hard. Every time I looked over at Robert he was filming working. I have to say Robert really captured every special moment nothing was missing or left out.
With my wedding going by with a blink of an eye I was really anxious to see the video. Robert was willing to let me stop by and see the full video. He made me fall in love with my wedding all over again. I left his place with a huge smile on my face! Being married on a yacht it was hard to hear the ceremony with the noise of the ocean and the yacht forgetting to provide a microphone. To my surprise Robert was able to capture the whole ceremony from the microphone he places on my husband. It was a lifesaver to be able to actually have that on video. I am waiting for my official finish video by I trust in Robert that it will be amazing. He spends a lot of time with post processing and I know it will be worth the wait. I was waiting to post my review til I received my official video but I will add on to my review when I receive it!!! So exited to get it next month!!! I feel lucky to have found him!
EDIT: I received my wedding video and I had to update my review! It's even better then I expected! Words can't describe what a great job Robert did. DH and I watched the whole thing together and we laughed and reminisced on our very special day. Robert really makes your whole experience special from the tiny details to the music to the whole picture. He even offers brides a complementary slide show of pictures from your childhood, life together, and wedding. It's a great feature! He even took the liberty to scan in our detail from our programs to incorporate it into the video...he went above and beyond and for that I am very grateful! I am showing it to my family and friends this weekend for our big diner :) I just know thy will love it as much as we did!
If I could offer any advice I would not only hire Robert to do your wedding but I would hire him to do a video-engagement shoot to play for guests at the wedding. If you can squeeze it into your budget its wayyyy worth it!
huntington beach, CA 92649
714-847-3303
Beth is awesome! I just haven't seen anyone do a better job. She really knows how to capture your body. Her style is amazing and I really don't think I could say anything here that has not already been said. My advice is to definitely get your hair and make-up done by her. I think that really made my pictures even more fabulous!
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925 348 2167
Tressa shot my wedding this September. OMG! She was amazing. I hired another photographer with more experience but I also hired Tressa and her work came out so much better. She did my friends wedding and she was awesome. The pictures came out amazing like they were out of a magazine. She has a real sense of lighting and composition and makes any bride the most beautiful bride in the world. I fell in love with her work and asked her to come down to LA for my engagement party and she did. The pictures were amazing. DH and I are both designers and we really appreciate someone with talent and the knowledge of lighting and understanding of quality. If you want one of a kind beautiful shots for your wedding day use Tressa. She is definitely worth it :)
Newport Beach, CA 92660
800-550-3125, 949-495-3125
Great Cars! Great Service. Jennifer was our representative too. She let us come by and see all the cars before we chose one. They were all in such good condition we were torn between which to chose. Everything uclabride said below I couldn't have put it any other way. I was pleased with the driver the condition of the car. They were prompt and made the day extra special for us.
I loved the red carpet and the champaign toast. FI doesn't drink so they gave him cider and me champaign. I loved taking pictures wit the car. Totally worth every penny!
Suite 1206
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-3483
I loved loved loved everything!!! They were beautiful. Once again a last minute decision to ungrade my linens (Friday before our wedding) and they were so accommodating and helpful. It was a pleasure to work with Angel and Danielle. Angel stayed late for us just to do a mock up and for my (FI now my dear husband) to be able to join after work. Great linens amazing quality, great service and unbeatable pricing! They really made a difference to make my wedding look and feel special, sophisticated and elegant. They were on time and set everything up!
(206) 784-5122
Brittany did an amazing job on our program fans. She was able to work with me and tweak every detail until it was perfect. I'm a designer also so I am very picky and she was about to meet every expectation. The fans were really well made and came out beautiful. It was a last minute addition but I am so pleased that I did it. Brittany sent me swatches of the ribbon and paper and she was constantly updating me with drafts. She was even able to get the same paper I used for my invites and incorporate it into the fans. They arrived on time and in perfect condition. Every ribbon tied just right. Brittany is very detail oriented which is very important for me. Amazing what can I say 5 stars all the way!!!

