Art of Emotion

Becky just flat out Rocks. Our engagement pictures were beautiful. But the wedding pics, OMG!

Becky and Josh did our wedding and... I started crying from the second page of the proof albums. They caught everything I wanted, and even things I didn't know I wanted. Art of emotion is absolutely accurate. They captured the joy, the laughter, the tears, and the love.

Everyone who I've shared my album with is just in AWE, and so am I. I had EXTREMELY (and frighteningly) high expectations, but Becky and Josh exceeded them in everyway.

Plus, Becky's personality... she's like a mom ( a sane mom) and was just so helpful in my planning. She referred me to otheer vendors, and listened to me when I felt something was wrong with a vendor (I had two vendors I replaced before the wedding) giving me good advice and a lot of help. She is endlessly patient, and so very nice. My zipper broke (just broke) and Becky put down her camera and spent 45 minutes in the bathroom keeping me (and everyone else) calm and actually sowed me into my dress. Talk about above and beyond!

I can't imagine having had anyone else capture our day.

There are SO many decisions that go into planning a wedding...costs, budget, location, theme, weather, style, family, colors, flatware, vendors, vendors...and vendors!!!

While some of the decisions that went into planning my wedding conjure the "devil is in the details" phrase (a headache to say the least), there was one that was not only easy to make but actually delivered what previous work promised, and more!
Before meeting with any, I looked at so many photographer websites and always found myself back at Becky's each time. There was just *something* about her pictures that captured my heart. You could tell there was someone with a deep soul behind the lens.

When I found out that her pricing was in my budget I pretty much knew she would be our photographer and when I met her that was confirmed. Becky was the first and only photographer I met with. She is not just a photographer, she's a true artist. While her photos speak for themselves, you just have to talk with Becky for a few minutes to know that she is someone you want by your side on your wedding day! She is experienced and calming and knows how to deal with just about any situation that may come up on the big day.

Before the wedding she always was quick to return emails and to answer any questions I had...even after we signed a contract! Her communication was very appreciated! On the wedding day she arrived on time and was such a beautiful presence to have there. I was pretty nervous but she, and her daughter Erika, both had such a way about easing me into feeling comfortable when the cameras were in front of me. Yet, at the same time they were never "in the way" or rude to anyone just to "get a shot." They were respectful and courteous to guests and everyone involved!
Becky and Erika went out of their way to take care of us that day and beyond! I was pretty sick, unfortunately, on my wedding day and at one point Becky pulled a power bar out of her bag to revive me and even gave us a ride to the reception hall to avoid the walk when I was not feeling well. She also bent over backwards to make sure I was happy with everything and to this day (4 months after the wedding) has continued to respond to all my emails and provide friendly advice!

And finally, the most important thing about Becky is that not only is she a fabulous emotional support to have as a part of your wedding, she is AMAZING at what she is there to do...to take pictures!! Her photos of our wedding are just gorgeous! Magazine AND museum quality!! Every time I look at the proofs I see a new detail that I missed before...a texture, a color, an expression, a reflection...her photos are rich, beautiful and creative! Thanks to Becky and Erika we have the memories captured from our wedding in an elegant and striking expression of the day. Art of Emotion was quite a find and a wedding decision I will always feel gratitude and blessed for having made!

Fadi and I would both like to thank you and Erika for such a special day and letting it stay in our memories forever. We're not sure we can put into words how beautiful and amazing our photos are. There isn't one we dislike. You captured the day perfectly and it will stay in our memories for all the years to come. We will continue to recommend to you all of our friends and family.

Becky & Erika were amazing photographers for our wedding! We had such a wonderful day having them capture every beautiful moment. They had such attention to detail--savvy when trying to get everyone's attention and nearly invisible when capturing priceless moments. They have mastered the art of photographing emotion! We are so thankful for the many memories we now have through our photos. Without any hesitation, we strongly recommend Art of Emotion. Thank you Becky & Erika for making our day so special.

I can't say enough about Becky and Erika.

When visiting possible venue sites, I would browse through potential photographer books. Every time I chose the best photo book of the bunch and flipped to the back page to pencil down the potential photographer's information, it stated "Art of Emotion". We knew we had found our photographer. That was even more clear when we finally met Becky. She is a wonderful person, highly professional, and is very easy to work with.

I'm usually shy in front of cameras but both Becky and Erika made the experience easy. Not to mention the care they showed for me on that day. Becky made sure I remembered to eat and drink .. she even picked me up a milkshake on the way to the reception hall because it was such a hot day.

I must say, we have gorgeous photos of our wedding. I'm usually not the type to keep looking through photos but I can't help myself -- All of the photos are beautiful. And each photo told a story like a work of art.

We are very happy that Art of Emotion was part of our wedding day.

The staff at Art of Emotion really did a FANTASTIC JOB of capturing our precious memories into the Art of Wedding Photos! No detail was left out. My wife and I interviewed a few photographers in a very small of time as we had only 3 months to hire a photographer. Becky, quickly met with us and let her work do the talking. My jaw dropped after viewing some of her work. Her prices are reasonable, but her work is way up there with the "very best" money can buy. My wife and I were extremely pleased with the outcome. In the end she even tossed in a few extra large photos for us. In fact I recently hired Becky again to take a few more pictures of my wife, as she is now pregnant. I knew of no one else better able to capture the smiles and memories we had to offer. Becky and her staff at Art of Emotion, surely know how to capture photos and turn them into ART. I would highly recommend Art of Emotion to anyone considering a First Class Photographer for any occassion. Thanks again Becky for all your hard work and effort!

Becky and Josh did our wedding and it was a wonderful experience! They were so helpful and professional and knew what to do without getting in the way. The photographer was one - if not - the most important vendor we had to book and we knew instantly when we met Becky and saw her work, that we would be in good hands. And then, we saw the pictures and were just blown away by how gorgeous they were. We would highly recommend the Art of Emotion. They are not just a regular wedding photographer, they truly do capture everything that is so special about the big moments in your life. So thanks again Becky and Josh for all your hard work, and for making our wedding day so memorable : - )

I worked with Becky and her daughter awhile back at Monterey Plaza. From the moment I met Becky, she welcomed me as part of the team. As a videographer this is soooo important.

We love to collaborate with the photographers for creative ideas and we are always respectful of the shot as much as is physically possible. The Art of Emotion team completely reciprocated and were equally courteous. Creatively we really clicked and came up with some winning shot concepts.

For the client, a healthy relationship between photographer and videographer is a Win-Win. Great video, great pictures.

The fact that Art of Emotion does exceptional work goes without saying. They are really nice too!

I could go on for hours about how much I appreciate Becky and Erika. Their skill and artistry impressed me throughout: from our first meeting, to our engagement portrait session, on our magical wedding day, and even afterwards during our later correspondence.

They really put this anxious bride and photo-phobic groom at ease. I chose not to have any bridesmaids, but I consider Becky and Erika my honorary matron and maid of honor for how well they took care of me!

We are amazed by our photo albums that are filled with images that look like fine art. And not a single important moment was missed by their cameras. They are all-stars in my book and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Art of Emotion has always been our choice of photographer even two years before our wedding. It was the way they captured beautiful emotions on photographs, as we have seen on their ads, website, as well as samples of their work, that confirmed they were the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. When we received our photographs from both our engagement and our wedding day, we were not disappointed, we knew we made the right choice. Becky and Erika did such a wonderful job of capturing everyone‘s emotions -- from myself, my husband‘s, our friends, and families -- without being intrusive. There was not a moment “we heard of” that was not captured -- moments such as our ring bearer placing the ring pillow on his head, a bridesmaid crying during the ceremony, or even a guest doing the “caterpillar dance” during the reception. Our albums definitely tell the complete story of our wedding day. Almost a year later, friends and family still talk about how beautiful our pictures are. The photographs Art of Emotion took of us left an imprint in people’s memory as it had the very first time we set eyes on their work.

Art of Emotion captured our beautiful wedding day along with the emotions and memories I will have forever. Becky and Erika were not only our photographers on our wedding day but felt like a part of our family before, during and after the wedding. I lost my mother who was also my Matron of Honor just 4 months after our wedding. Not only did Becky capture my mother's "best day of her life", she captured moments of her life I will always cherish. I love to look at my beautiful wedding album from time to time and their amazing work brings me back as if it were just yesterday. Love you guys!

Erica and I had a great time at our wedding and a lot had to due with our photographer, Becky. She was very professional but at the same time relaxed and fun to be around which I, as a photographer, think is very important because it allows you to feel comfortable with the person taking such intimate pictures. Not for a second did I worry about if this or that got taken care of; The pictures were awesome!

We interviewed several photographers for our wedding in Carmel and Art of Emotion stood out with amazing pictures, wonderful personalities, and the ability to capture tender, candid moments other photographers ignored.

We were so pleased with Art of Emotion from the beginning. Becky made us instantly comfortable during our engagement session and we couldn't wait to see what she came up with at our wedding. On the day of the wedding she and Josh instantly made us feel at ease and were able to blend in and capture all of the candid moments and detail shots we were after. They were very skilled and rounding up all of the family members and wedding party for the requisite portraits as well as being present at every funny and sweet moment during the day. When we received our proofs we were blown away by the pictures they captured. We were beyond pleased with our wedding photos and are so happy we chose Art of Emotion to capture these memories.

Becky and Erika are amazing at what they do. When planning our wedding, hiring the photographer was the biggest decision I had to make. Photographs are the one thing you want to be totally proud of and they are the one source you have to look back on to remember all the details and moments that made your wedding so special. Becky and Erika surpassed my expectations. Both our engagement photos and our wedding day photos were absolutely beautiful and we couldn't be happier. We didn't expect to have so many that we LOVE! Having 2 cameras up close and personal at certain times isn't the easiest thing for me...but with Becky and Erika, they made us feel so comfortable and at ease that we hardly even noticed the cameras! Which obviously made for fantastic relaxed pictures. Thanks so much to Becky and Erika for their unique ability to capture the "art of emotion" on film. We highly recommend them!

Becky and Erika shot the photos at our wedding this past July and we couldn't be more thankful for selecting this talented pair. They captured our day with such gorgeous photos and they didn't miss a beat. When we got the album we got to see so many moments that we didn't see in person (she even captured my husband's shy parents dancing). I got to see photos of my husband getting ready, the guests arriving, and my bridesmaids getting ready - all of which I couldn't see since I was hidden away until the ceremony. It was exciting to look back on the photos and feel like I was reliving my day all over again. We also got the traditional posed photos with the most breathtaking backgrounds - Becky and Erika didn't overlook a single detail. Becky took the same care with our engagement photos. We have already talked about returing to Becky for more photos as our family expands and I highly recommend The Art of Emotion.

The Art of Emotion is a joy to work with. From the moment we met Becky we knew we wanted to work with her. She has a warm personality and is helpful in ways that go far beyond what one might expect. She helped plan our time line and even provided recommendations for some last minute wedding gown alterations. Becky also always replied very quickly to all of our emails and had very positive suggestions and ideas that helped us plan the entire day.She's not only talented, but she clearly loves being part of the wedding process. She was undoubtedly our most helpful vendor from start to finish. We loved working with Becky on the wedding day and she put us at ease the entire time. We never felt rushed or awkward and we absolutely love how our pictures turned out. We cannot stop looking at them and we have had the prints for over a month!So, if you are looking for the absolute best wedding photographer in Northern California, then look no further! The Art of Emotion is the photographer for you!

With so many great photographers in the bay area, choosing one was very difficult. We interviewed many others before meeting Becky and although they were nice and professional when we met Becky, we both know that she was the one. During our first meeting it was apparent that she was passionate about wedding photography and excited about potentially being a part of our day. On the wedding day, she and her son Josh showed up on time and thoroughly prepared. She even noticed that my wedding dress was too long in the front and helped prepare a quick fix! Between their skill and relaxed demeanor our wedding day was a great success!After receiving our photos both my husband and I were so pleased to view all the brilliant work from that day. The emotion and love has been captured forever. Thank you Becky and Josh!

Words cannot express our appreciation for everything you did to make our wedding day a dream come true. The pictures were absolutely beautiful. You created a look and mood for our wedding that was amazing. Most of all we loved your attention to detail and enthusiasm for your work.
The kindness that you displayed to George and I shows there are still wonderful people with big hearts left in the world. That’s why two years later when our first child was Christened we couldn’t think of anyone better for the job. We look forward to many years of working with you.

Christina and George A

We are so thrilled that the Art Of Emotion could be a part of our most special day! We just LOVE Becky and Josh Burgin! They added such a neat element to our wedding day. Becky truly puts her heart and soul into her art and because of that, she is a master of her craft! She was by my side the entire day, even holding my lipstick for me! We were so impressed with Becky's talent and her eye for spectacular imagery that we flew her and Josh to Las Vegas to be our wedding photographers. Since we are in the industry ourselves (also being wedding photographers), we know talent when we see it! When we were planning our wedding, we were looking for someone who would not only capture our emotion and the special moments that happen on a day like that but also for someone who would capture them in a very artistic way. We are so glad that we chose Becky and Josh Burgin with the Art Of Emotion. They truly are gifted, talented photographers! And they are absolutely WONDERFUL to work with!Thank you for everything, Becky and Josh!Natalie and Brandon PerezSTUDIO N INC.

What you can you say about a photographer who is assigned with the enormous task to capturing one's special moment in a way that will tell their story for decades past it! Becky and Josh did this task with such grace and passion that one would think that they were part of our family and knew how to portray us through their camera lens. They invited us to their home, we shot in their backyard for our engagement and various other locations during the wedding. They worked through all the hurdles of rushing from once location to another, setting up before everyone else and taking charge of the situation when guidance was needed. I know we have some beautiful image that will last us forever but our biggest gain was knowing and becoming friends with some very humble people whom we will refer to as friends for life! Thanks again for everything Becky and Josh!our best,soniya & hamid

Becky and Eric were wonderful photographers, who truly captured the spirit of our extremely special day. The pictures are so unique and beautiful, we couldn't be happier with how they turned out!! We are so pleased to have such incredible pictures for our lifetime of memories. We definitely are recommending Becky to anyone!!!

We chose Becky because she has a unique eye for pictures that capture the heart-flutter moments and emotions as well as all of the day's details. She produces gush-worthy, beautiful pictures. Yet Becky herself is the real asset that distinguishes her from her peers. Her kindness, enthusiasm, and care were genuine, and shooting with her was relatively easy and fun for two camera-shy people! I can't imagine the wedding day without her grace and smile, and we both look forward to future projects with Becky.

So professional, organized as all heck, awesome photos. What a joy to have Becky and Art of Emotion as our wedding photographer. Worth every penny and more. I would recommend Becky to anyone who wants unique, creative wedding photos that you can be proud to display, share and keep for decades. They are really little pieces of art, each of them. I've received TONS of positive compliments on our photos. Awesome photos were one the things I would not budge on in our entire wedding planning process and Art of Emotion delivered.
Previous Review:
11/21/2009
We just met with Becky and have booked her for our June 2010 wedding! Her portfolio is gorgeous, and she spent a lot of time talking with us about the logistics of the day in addition to what we would be ending up with. I appreciated it so much that she took such a active role in helping us figure out how to best utilize our time in order to capture all of our moments in photos. She assured my fiance that he would not have to pose or say cheese or anything he didn't want to do. We took advantage of the "recessionista rate" and feel that it's a great value for the caliber of her portfolio. There is nothing cheap about Art of Emotion, and I insisted from the beginning of our engagement that our photos had to be AMAZING, and this was something I would expect to invest in.
Will update post wedding.

Becky and Erika are truly THE most talented, artistic, creative, amazing, incredible, just all around wonderful photographers and people. We knew our wedding pictures would be great after seeing them from our engagement session, but our wedding photos went beyond our wildest dreams. We were honestly in tears looking at our pictures. Becky and Erika captured so much emotion from throughout the entire day that brought us back to those moments in a heartbeat. We instantly felt again the love and joy of the day, each other, and all of our guests, and know we are beyond blessed to have these pictures for the rest of our lives to remember how truly special our wedding day was. Becky and Erika were both were beyond a joy to work with. Before our big day, Becky was so helpful in working with us to decide on our wedding timeline to maximize their time there and ensure the best flow of the day. On the actual day, it felt like having friends there with us the whole time. They were professional, friendly, helpful, and completely unobtrusive. And then to get pictures back like that...we just truly could not be happier. Best hiring decision we made!

The Art of Emotion is the personification of professionalism. Becky and Josh beautifully and artistically captured moments of my husband and I that I will treasure forever. The only problem was in trying to limit the photographs I wanted in my album because so many of them were absolutely stunning! Becky also shot our engagement session, which we used to make our Save-the-Dates. We got nonstop compliments about how beautiful our Save-the-Dates were; no one could believe that the engagement session was shot at Santana Row! Without hesitation, I would recommend the Art of Emotion to family and friends.

The Art of Emotion is the personification of professionalism. Becky and Josh beautifully and artistically captured moments of my husband and I that I will treasure forever. The only problem was in trying to limit the photographs I wanted in my album because so many of them were absolutely stunning! Becky also shot our engagement session, which we used to make our Save-the-Dates. We got nonstop compliments about how beautiful our Save-the-Dates were; no one could believe that the engagement session was shot at Santana Row! Without hesitation, I would recommend the Art of Emotion to family and friends.

We chose the Art of Emotion for our wedding in Sept. 2009, and we couldn't be happier with the way our pictures turned out! Becky has an amazing eye for catching the moment, and making you feel very comfortable. She also gives direction when needed, which is great because we certainly did not know how to "pose" at times. However, everything ended up looking very natural! We love her style. It's super romantic and fun.Becky was very responsive in working with us to perfect our day-of schedule in order to fit everything in. She was realistic and honest about how long things would take, and we appreciated all her advice, especially because she kept reminding us that the most important pictures on our wedding day would be pictures of just the two of us, NOT family portraits (as important as the are). She was totally right, and we have some wonderful pictures to show for it!I give Becky and the Art of Emotion the highest recommendation for any soon-to-be-weds.

Picking the perfect photographer was the most important decision for me in planning my wedding. I wanted pictures that captured the day that I could cherish my entire life.Art of Emotion came recommended to me by a friend. She talked so highly of her pictures and couldn't say more wonderful things about working with Becky. Within days of my friend’s recommendation my sister was a guest at a wedding. At the wedding the couple had amazing engagement photos on display, my sister was so excited to tell me about this amazing photographer, who happed to be Art of Emotion. At that point I set up a meeting with Becky and loved everything she showed us. We decided after much research Becky was the photographer for us! Becky was so easy to work with, and she has great insight into how the timeline of our big day should unfold so you can take the most advantage of her time. Weeks before the wedding we wanted to add a videographer, luckily we were still able to book Becky's son so last minute! Becky and her kids are a dream team! They were always very professional and worked so well together. Not only did my photos and video turn out amazing, I am not sure I could have gotten through all my nerves without their support!Becky and Erica’s work speaks for itself! But the support they offer and their experience in the wedding industry is priceless.

Becky and Erika from Art of Emotion were our photographers for our wedding. They were both amazing! They are sweet, professional, experienced and fun! Not only were they easy to work with, prior to the wedding and the day of, but the photos they delivered were just breathtaking! As their business name indicates, they truly are artists!For more reviews of their work: http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/art-of-emotion

Becky just flat out Rocks. Our engagement pictures were beautiful. But the wedding pics, OMG! I don't have the digitals, just the proof album but they are just freaking amazing! Becky and Josh did our wedding and... I started crying from the second page of the proof albums. They caught everything I wanted, and even things I didn't know I wanted. Art of emotion is absolutely accurate. They captured the joy, the laughter, the tears, and the love. Everyone who I've shared my album with is just in AWE, and so am I. I had EXTREMELY (and frighteningly) high expectations, but Becky and Josh exceeded them in everyway. Plus, Becky's personality... she's like a mom ( a sane mom) and was just so helpful in my planning. She referred me to otheer vendors, and listened to me when I felt something was wrong with a vendor (I had two vendors I replaced before the wedding) giving me good advice and a lot of help. She is endlessly patient, and so very nice. My zipper broke (just broke) and Becky put down her camera and spent 45 minutes in the bathroom keeping me (and everyone else) calm and actually sowed me into my dress. Talk about above and beyond! I can't imagine having had anyone else capture our day. And my pictures. OMG. I can't even pick between them because there are TOO MANY amazing ones to choose from. Seriously!

I loved working with Becky! She is sweet, professional, and has a great eye! She obviously loves what she does. We have yet to see our wedding pictures, but were very pleased with our engagement pictures. On the day of our wedding, she was extremely professional and helped to make our day run smoothly. I would definitely recommend her!

If I could give Becky and Art of Emotion more than five stars in all categories I would. She went so far above and beyond the call of duty in being our wedding photographer, and beyond that is a powerful creative person in her own right. She has huge attention to detail, and her amount of experience in photographing weddings meant that she was a tremendous help during our event. I really can't imagine having done it without her and her daughter, Erika. If you are planning a wedding anywhere near the bay area I don't think you should even consider anyone else. Her pictures were phenomenal and the service she provided was so much more than that. I've met many photographers over the years for different events -- my wedding, friends and families' weddings, professional events, portraits -- and Becky was by far the best.

My husband and I were so happy with the service we received from Art of Emotion. Becky was incredibly helpful up to the day of the wedding, and on the day she and her son did amazing work. They were very professional, helped get things moving along, and were a calm amongst the storm. I went with their "recessionista" package which was a great deal, I just wish I would have booked them for more time. I know a lot of brides say it but the photography was one of the most important choices I felt I made. And I'm SO happy I went with art of emotion! Beyond their professionalism and expertise, the photos were absolutely beautiful.

It takes quite awhile to get photos- that is my only complaint. The photos were well worth the wait, and everything that we had hoped for!

We used Becky at Art of Emotion to retake our wedding photos after a botched job by our original photographer. Becky was absolutely amazing to work with. She knows her stuff and has this magic touch of capturing emotions in every picture. She is also very kind and made us feel so comfortable that we almost forgot the camera was there. I'm so glad we decided to redo the photos and so happy we picked Becky!

When I first met Becky she said, "Welcome to the team"To a videographer like me, this was music to my ears.To have a collaborative and creative experience on a weddingshoot is as good as it gets. Becky has really fresh ideas andis fun to work with. I recommend her highly.

Always look forward to working with Becky not only she's Passionate about her work but always finds "The most perfect moments" to take those unique shots... she's a delight to work with.Her work simply speaks for her and you won’t go wrong with hiring her for your event.