Amy Wellenkamp Photographers

Amy and her second shooter Summer were amazing! We got to know Amy over our engagement session and her easy going style is very welcoming and calming on a stressful day like your wedding. We recently saw some of our pictures and just loved them. Amy is very talented and professional and I would highly recommend her for your special event.

Amy was absolutely fantastic. One of the things I appreciated about Amy right off the bat, was how calming she is. She knows what she's doing and does not make you feel rushed on your wedding day. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous, it is going to be so hard to choose. We've received so many compliments on what a great photographer she is and could not be happier with the results. Thank you Amy for helping make mine and Tim's day so special.

Amy is amazing. She captures every moment you would want captured at your wedding, and more. Every detail, emotion, candid moment, beautiful moment, she sees and flawlessly captures. She is so flexible, accommodating, and fun. Her easy-going nature has such a natural calming effect. She is truly the best of the best, and I am so blessed beyond measure to have had her photograph my wedding.

Amy was amazing. She makes your day even that much more fun and her pictures are amazing. She is so creative! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

Amy and her staff was truely amazing! We were pleased with the photos, the timely manner, her professionalism, extra insentives, and overall experience with Amy Wellenkamp Photography!! They made our day so specail and unforgettable. I would reccomend her to anyone and everyone, she is amazing at what she does. She truely focuses on your day and your style!

This is by far the best photographer in the Central Coast!! Amy was so wonderful to work with and she is sooo good at what she does. She gives you guidance and direction but she also allows you to be yourself. Let me just say I typically hate taking pictures because I never like how they turn out but from the first time we met with Amy to do our engagement pictures I just fell in love with her and the way she made me look :) By the time the wedding came I knew she would make me look good but the reaction of my bridal party and guests was unbelievable! I probably had 20 different people come up to me and ask me how I found her and complimented her work. Amy is a doll and if you are getting married in the area she is the one to pick if you want to have amazing wedding pics!!

I had some difficulties with other things the day of and Amy was very helpful. She wasn't pushy or anything at delays but offered to help. She was open to ideas that my bridal party had and helped make us look the best possible. She worked with my budget wonderfully and checked in to see if their were other special shots that we wanted before people started leaving. I would highly recommend her.

What can you say about Amy Wellenkamp, but BRILLIANT!!!!! Amy takes the most wonderful and beautiful pictures. I was a complete joy working with her for our engagement and wedding photos. She is really a pro and makes sure you get all the shots you dreamed of. Her second shooter Summer is also wonderful, the groom and groomsmen felt at ease around her. They are NOT traditional cheesy wedding photographers. Her prices are very reasonable for the quality of work she offers. We will definitely take a trip to the Central Coast if we ever need family portraits taken. 100% recommended!!!!

Amy is an AMAZING photographer! We had a very small wedding, and had debated whether we even wanted a professional photographer, but we are so glad we did! We got married out of town, so had to pick Amy and other vendors just off of reviews, not personal references, which is always a bit of a leap of faith. However we were put to ease with Amy within minutes of meeting her. She is very professional, and mellow as well, which makes it easy for her to tailor sessions to the couple's personality rather than her own. We also did an engagement shoot with her, which was a good idea, because it got us used to each other, and a bit more comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. Just got our wedding photos back and they are absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommended!

From our engagement session to our wedding day Amy has been outstanding. We loved her style and ideas for different photos and we were pleased that she was able to capture great photos of our most important moments. We also felt that having two photographers on our wedding day was a bonus, it made it possible to capture both of us getting ready despite being in different locations. The final products were better than we even could have imagined, we definitely recommend Amy Wellenkamp photographers to everyone!!!!

Amy provided excellent and professional photography services. From our fun engagement shoot till well into our reception, the pictures she's taken have been creative and beautiful. All our guests loved the slideshow set up at the wedding and we all can't wait to see the final pics. Thanks Amy for capturing the memories!

My husband and I absolutely adored working with Amy Wellenkamp and her staff. Right from the start we felt at ease with Amy, she has such a welcoming and calming presence. She organized everything to a T, and made sure that any special requests were taken care of. The guests really enjoyed the slideshow that she displayed during the reception, and the "sneak peek" pics she emailed out. All the pictures turned out beautiful, and we can't wait to display them all over our house! :)

Oh my gosh, you will not find a better photographer than Amy. She is unobtrusive, brilliant, experienced and kind. She really knows how to capture a moment, catch people at their best, compose a beautiful image and create a path back to that wonderful day. Thank you Amy!

I'm mom of the bride! Amy did an incredible job on the engagement pics last spring, so we knew we would be very happy with wedding pics! Loved her patience and calming factor, and she was so fun to work with! She has such an eye for style and detail. The wedding was only 6 days ago, so we can't wait to see the pictures! Total professional. I'm a hairstylist and do lots of wedding hair. Will definately refer my clients to her!!

Amy Wellenkamp is an absolutely amazing photographer. She was absolutely wonderful and could not have asked for anything more! She really brings a creativity that is unmatched! so so happy with her and her work! She really listens to what your style is and applies it. No one picture of hers is the same. She is always coming up with new ideas and poses. Has a true artistic eye. She was extremely professional and friendly! I would highly recommend her for any event!

Amy and her team were absolutely amazing! Not only did they accomidate our large group and multiple venues they take the unbelievable pictures! I look forward to refering her to all the brides to be!!

I can't say enough positive things about Amy- she is fun, friendly, a blast to work with, and very patient- I don't know how she managed to handle my constant joker of a groom or our rowdy wedding party! And despite my discomfort in front of the camera, my groom's antics, and the craziness of our friends and families, Amy captured images that are timeless and breathtaking. Our engagement and weddings photos are exactly what we hoped- simple and sophisticated, while reflective of our personalities. It's been difficult for us to choose which pictures to display. We would hire Amy (and her second shooter Summer) again in a heartbeat!

We love Amy! And Summer! What we liked most about Amy is her understanding of her craft. Between the subtleties of capturing the perfect shot and making the uncomfortable feel comfortable in front of the camera, she has a real knack for getting exactly what you expect. We couldn’t be happier with our engagement session photos and wedding photos. Given what you get in comparison to other vendors in town, her prices are reasonable. Thank you Amy & Summer. You gave us the memories that will last a lifetime!

Her artistic style is evident but never takes the stage over the emotion or subjects of the photos. Very professional and a joy to work with. Amy is worth EVERY penny!

I wish I could add more stars.... Amy is FABULOUS. She photographed my daughter's wedding at the Dana Powers House Barn, and we could not be happier with the results. The photos are beautiful and truly unique. Amy was able to capture personality, emotion, and of course all of the very important moments of a very special day. Amy is not only a true artist, but also a delight to work with. Amy, thank you!!!!

Amy is AMAZING at what she does. I generally feel awkard getting my picture taken, but that awkwardness went away after meeting Amy for about 60 seconds. She just has a matter-of-fact way about her that makes you relax and forget you're getting your picture taken.

She photographed both my engagement session and wedding (which I recommend - you'll love the casual engagement photos of the two of you and it also gives her a chance to get to know you before the big day). She's great at communication (email or phone), reasonably priced (especially if you compare to other equally artistic photographers in the area), and is not overbearing on the big day.

Amy is especially great at knowing what looks good. She'll help you pick out what to wear, how to pose, and somehow gets amazing, natural photos in a seemingly very short period of time.

But best of all, she is very artistic. She's great at listening to you and finding great buildings, nature shots, etc. to bring interest, color, and art to your photos in a way that fits YOU.

The only down side is the huge chore of picking out favorites afterwards!

Amy was AMAZING!!!! From our engagement photos- to the big day!!!! She went above & beyond what she had to! Our wedding photos turned out amazing!!! Anyone would be crazy to not go with Amy. She was able to capture our big day like no one else ! She is not only an amazing photographer, but very personable and an absolute joy to work with !

My husband and I are so glad that we chose Amy to photograph our wedding and engagement photos. We could not have found a more talented, warm, and knowledgeable person to capture the most memorable day of our lives thus far. Amy immediately made us feel comfortable and helped bring out our personalities in the photos that she took, she completely captured the spirit of our day with her photography (along with her second shooter, Summer Schmitz)which is exactly what we were looking for in our photographer. In addition to her amazing photos, Amy was a huge help behind the scenes on the wedding day (and even beforehand!)- I don't know what we would have done without her! I feel as though we have come away with beautiful memories, a new friend, and our future family photographer... I can't imagine using anyone else to capture our future milestones!

Amy is amazing!!!! She was the most incredable addition to our wedding day. I was really anxious to find a photographer that would be able to fufill all of our needs. Amy did this and so much more. She was able to capture the true love and emotion of the best day of our lives. I now, can not imagine having worked with anyone else for our wedding. I LOVE Amy and Summer and would highly recomend them to anyone looking to find an amazing talented photographer and friend for your wedding day.

Amy has exceptional talent! We would have been glad to pay $2000-$3000 more for her services. We have loved working with her on our wedding picture and family pictures. We highly recommend Amy, above all others!!!

Amy was absolutely amazing! She listened to our concerns for our wedding. We wanted alot of non posed shots and asked her to just capture the event as it happened. The photos she took captured the essence, warmth and feeling of the wedding. We had rain almost the entire day of our wedding and instead of taking photos inside, she used the beautiful gifts that the rain had left to capture photos! i am not sure many photographers could have adjusted to that!

She was amazing and I would suggest her to anyone I know. It is the little details that she captured that has captivated everyone who has viewed our wedding album...

I can't say enough about Amy. From start to finish, our experience with Amy and her assistant Summer was amazing. My husband and I planned a less traditional wedding, and Amy understood the environment we were trying to create from the very beginning. And the photos were more stunning than we ever could have imagined. Amy captured our wedding exactly the way we had pictured it in our heads, and we are both thankful that we have the visual memories that Amy created to look at for the rest of our lives.

Amy was amazing from start to finish! I was planning a wedding from out of state and had called several photographers that I had discovered in a wedding vendor magazine targeted for the Central Coast of California. From the first phone call I knew she was the right photographer for us. We instantly clicked! I had already reviewed some of her photos on her website and was impressed, but when we spoke on the phone it was obvious that she had a lot of pride in her work and loved what she did. Our engagement session gave us the opportunity to get to know her, so we wouldn't be nervous on our BIG DAY. She was so creative with every shot.

We were getting married at my family's ranch in Paso Robles, so we had to construct the site from scratch. Amy helped so much with the layout of everything and took time to make sure everything was perfect. She came out to their home to get some inspiration and plan how and where to get the best shots at that time of day before the wedding. Our wedding photos turned out awesome! We look at them often because they are just breathtaking!

Even after our wedding, Amy has been fantastic! We're putting our album together now and it is all so exciting! I would recommend her without any hesitation. We're even planning to have her shoot some photos of our family when the time comes!

Amber and Brian
Tempe, Arizona

Amy is an amazing and creative photographer. Photography was one of the most important things to me for my wedding, having seen first hand, friends and family who had horrible experiences, i knew this was not an area i was willing to skimp on. We didnt have a very big budget to begin with, and once i contacted Amy, she was so flexible on what we could keep in the package and what we could cut out, making it affordable for us.
From the very first meeting when she did our engagement photos she made everything very relaxed and comfortable. We are not a couple who goes in front of the camera often or willingly at times, but i definately wanted these memories forever, and Amy's work is truely art.
She captured our wedding perfectly and i can't think of one complaint about anything. She was at every crucial moment and really didnt miss a thing. And even though we were running late, she made sure we got all of the shots in by the time the reception started and without compramising the quality.
She also had a second photographer during the first half of our wedding to make sure nothing was missed, and Summer was so sweet and also an amazing photographer. It was nice to know that we were in completely professional hands all day long (8 hours to be exact), and that the photography was one thing i wouldnt have to stress out about at all.

Of all the vendors I worked with leading up to and on our wedding day, Amy Wellenkamp was by far my favorite. On our first meeting, I was very impressed with her photojournalistic work. She was able to not only capture the important details and faces of each wedding couple, but also the moments. She could retell the stories and meanings of the details in her photos from each of the couples perspectives. right away I knew she was a intensive listener who understood the importance of what each couple cared about. Her presentation of material both mine and additional clients was extremely organized and treated meticulously. I very much respected her attention to detail. When Amy gave me dates of when photos would be ready for viewing she made her dates promised, or notified me of a new date on the dates promised, without me needed to contact her. With all the details and follow ups a bride has to be on top of it was encouraging to have someone that was proactively responsive in her work and treated our wedding as significant as it was to us.

Amy is my favorite! She was completely awesome. She was really helpful, professional, and friendly. She came to our rehearsal and made great suggestions about how to get the best pictures. She was very detailed. Her pictures are more than just good shots they really draw you in.

As Mother of the Bride... Amy Wellenkamp is amazing. I would use her again! Amy has a very calm, easy spirit which shows in her work. She is very flexible and resonable, and delivers as promised. All in all, she felt like part of the family. I can't say enough good things about her!

We would highly recommend Amy and her team to anyone looking for an exceptionally professional and fun group to work with. Amy has a great style and attitude which allows her to adapt her photographic approach to the specific event. She captured so many wonderful details and moments that we were greatly impressed with her ability to encapsulate and chronicle our wedding day in still images. Everyone on her team was so relaxed and great about keeping us smiling and enjoying ourselves and not simply posing for the shots. We feel so lucky to have found her!

Amy was the perfect choice to photograph our wedding. We spent a long time trying to find the right photographer, and we could not have been more happy with our choice. Amy really cares about her work and it shows through her pictures. She is always looking to capture that perfect moment, and we have beautiful pictures of our wedding forever thanks to her. The albumn also came out wonderful, and her designs are beautiful and creative. I would recommend Amy to anyone looking for a professional photographer that is easy to work with and makes that special day or moment last forever!

Amy Wellenkamp is one of the most creative and talented people I know. She has a great deal of attention to detail. She didn't miss beat at our wedding. My new husband and I are absolutely, 100%, pleased with our wedding photos and services. She continues to challenge herself and stretch and grow as a photographer. I wish I could get married again, just to have Amy take more pictures.

Amy is one of the sweetest in the business. I love having her work here as I know the photography will work around the wedding and guests comforts. She is very unobtrusive and gets great shops while doing so. We always stay on schedule and she manages to have a slide show going before the end of the evening.

Amy Wellenkamp is an AMAZING photographer. Her pictures are always so beautiful and she captures all the intricate details of every wedding. She will not disappoint ~ I highly recommend her!

My team and I love working with Amy. She is always a pleasure to work with and and she provides some of the most beautiful wedding day images. I always know my clients are going to enjoy their photos when they select Amy as their photographer.

Amy is such a pleasure to work with. She has a calm, go with the flow demeanor that helps the day run smoothly. Amy has a fabulous, creative eye along with varying styles of photography. She has a great ability to understand her brides and create the memories they are dreaming of. The last time I worked with Amy, the bride and groom were having so much fun taking pictures, we changed the whole schedule so Amy could continue shooting. Those are some of the best shots of the day!
~Sarah Angelique, Wedding Planner ~

Amy was a true find. Her style is edgy yet sweet. Thoughtful & real.
Amy photographed our fall cocktail barn wedding in 2007.
I was so happy to have found Amy to create our simply beautiful wedding memories.
She was wonderful to work with through the whole process from interviews to site visits, to the final album!
Her photos capture moments with real expressions and no sappiness.
I am a florist, and my flowers were really important to me. She captured the simple funky romantic concept of our flowers perfectly!