Jim Kennedy Photographers

While I worked with Jim for another shoot and loved my photos, for our wedding I couldn't afford him so we contracted with another photographer in his company. She was described as his OC rival prior to joining forces. We did our engagement shoot and after about 6+ weeks we were able to view our proofs. We had been planning on purchasing a guest book with these photos but we were disappointed in the selection. There were a lot to choose from but we struggled to find 6 we liked. The vaguely instructed poses looked overly contrived. Many of the photos had one or the other of us not smiling, blinking or just looking awkward. I ordered a few small prints and decided the less than natural photos were a result of not being models and thus not used to 'photo shoots'. We should have asked questions or provided a shot list.
We did not hear from our photographer prior to the wedding until she knocked on the door. I did receive a friendly call from Jim, making sure we were ready for the big day and that we pay the balance on our bill. I asked if need to prepare a shot list but was assured Lauren is great and it wouldn't be necessary. We just got our wedding photos back, there are a lot to choose from we felt there were a few important ones missing and that some of the backgrounds used didn't work. I had to ask for a photo with my siblings. Even with two photogs they didn't get photos of my husband getting ready (I wish there were fewer photos of my shoes and at least a few of him), there were no photos of the cocktail hour, our dip from our first dance that we practiced for months wasn't captured. There was little directions on angle of the face, body stances etc. Overall the quality is great and I am having a hard time narrowing down the shots for our album. Lesson being if you have set ideas you should voice them. JK is definitely the best of the bunch but it seems the rest of the staff are great too.

Jim and his team did a great job. They were very professional and helpful in making sure we got all the photos taken that we wanted. He was busy working during the entire event and I am sure we will have many photos to choose from. I can't wait to see the pictures!

Jim Kennedy is amazing!! Starting with our engagement session to our wedding our pictures are breathtaking! Jim does such a great job of making you feel comfortable with the whole picture taking process. Shannon at his studio is so wonderful to work with. She responded to all our questions, requests very quickly. Our wedding pictures took our breath away. One of my bridesmaids said after looking at our proofs that he really captured what it was like to be there that day which is exactly what we wanted! I would highly recommend him.

Jim is the best and his team is amazing. Not only is he beyond talented and our pictures are AMAZING, but he was so professional. He handled all the mom requests so professionally, and there were a lot. Also, when our coordinator was busy doing other things Jim was able to keep us on schedule and navigate us around and be a mini coordinator for us when we needed him. He just knows what he is doing and I would recommend him to anyone i know.

We used Eric J. Cotter of Jim Kennedy Photographers. He was great and our pictures look amazing. The office is a little slow in responding to questions and it took quite a while to view our proofs and get our pictures. It is worth the wait!

Expensive, but worth the price. Did a great job with the photos and editing. Overall a great experience! Not cheesy at all, efficient and thorough and got great pictures.

I am a catering manager at the St. Regis Monarch Beach so I have known and worked with Jim and his team for a number of years. When it finally came time for my wedding he was my first choice! Not only is he fantastic to work with, but my pictures are absolutely stunning. Everyone i know has commented on how beautiful the pictures are and i owe it all to Jim and Lauren.

We don't have our final pictures yet, but our engagement photos were fabulous. Dawn was our photographer and she was incredible. She was not pushy or bossy, but got everyone together and didn't miss a trick. She made quick adjustments for weather and I am confident that my pictures will be all that I could hope for. Dawn has done other shoots for us and we love her!

There is a reason that Jim Kennedy is one of the most highly ranked photographers in Orange County. His group does a great job. I had Eric J. as my photographer and he was great. He knew his way around both my engagement picture site and the place we went after the ceremony. Although their prices are a bit pricey compared to other vendors, you know that when you book with Jim you will always get the highest quality photography!

Jim and his team were amazing! Their ability to capture quality candid moments while blending into the crowd is phenomenal. We felt very comfortable with Jim and this shows in our wedding images. I would highly recommend Jim Kennedy Photographers. We are so happy with the documentation of our wedding.

JIm Kennedy Photography was the perfect addition to my daughter's wedding. Beautiful pictures were taken, yet you barely knew they were there. PERFECT!

Jim Kennedy is simply the best. Both Jim and his team are extremely talented, organized and professional. Jim is so easy to work with - my fiancé and I felt instantly comfortable around him which is so important when you want to capture beautiful, but authentic moments. None of our photos felt posed or unnatural and even though he captured every special minute, I never felt restricted by his movement and never felt like we had to stop and "pose" for cameras or have anyone move out of the way. After seeing our engagement session photos, I was blown away and the wedding photos were even better! Our wedding pictures are so beautiful and diverse in terms of style and finish (Jim picks the perfect finish for key shots to bring out the best quality of the picture), that we have had several married friends tell us they wished they had chosen the same photographer we did. We couldn't be happier with the experience and the end product!

Eric from Jim Kennedy Photographers is amazing!!! He so fun to work with and makes you feel so relaxed. My husband hates to have his picture taken and starting from our engagement session Eric had him feeling absolutely comfortable. We felt like we had known him forever!

The moments that he is able to capture on camera are beautiful. Our engagement pictures were truly amazing and I know our wedding pictures will be too. I had always wanted Jim Kennedy Photographers to be my wedding photographer and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. I do not have one complaint about JKP; they were one of my favorite vendors. They were easy to work with, professional, and produce a great product. Wedding pictures are the thing you have forever and Eric captured all of those moments for us.

If you want an excellent vendor and fabulous wedding pictures be sure to choose Eric from JKP!

I used Jim Kennedy for my Boudir photo shoot i did for my husband to give to him as his wedding gift! At first i was very nervous and shy about it because im not the skinniest girl in the world and i have never done anything like that before. But Jim was amazing!!! He made me feel so comfortable and made the whole experience so much fun. And the photos turned out amazing!! I never knew i could look that sexy! I would do it 1,000 times over again if i could! I wish i would have used Jim for my wedding photography as well! And the price is so affordable! The book at that i got through them to show off my photo shoot was wonderful, and when i gave it to my husband he loved it! He said it was the best gift ever! I highly recommend Jim to everyone i know!

Jim Kennedy and his whole team are awesome! My pictures turned out so beautiful. I was extremely impressed with their work. I used Amanda, one of his other photographers to do my wedding and she was so great. She made me feel so comfortable. Everything was so quick and easy. I didn't feel like I spend my whole wedding day taking boring pictures. She got right down to business and she made it fun.
Another thing I love about Jim and his team is that they always send me emails with the latest promo's they have going. I was able to do a family session a few months before the wedding. I got a great deal and got some priceless family photos.
I would recommend Jim to everyone! I am so happy with my pictures and my photo album!

Great value, enjoyed working with you!

Jim is a pro. Hands down, best photographer in OC. He takes classic wedding photos that you will love for the rest of your life. He photographed my brother's wedding and then my own, 4 years later, and he did an amazing job both times. The great thing about JKP is that you don't have to worry about him AT ALL. The guy is everywhere, getting every picture you could possibly want. Plus, he's great at capturing random moments. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could!

Overall I was very happy with Jim Kennedy Photographers. Amanda Collins was our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding. She is PHENOMENAL. She made us feel so comfortable and was fun to have around. Her assistant on our wedding day was fabulous too. She was responsive to our requests and the results were great!

There are only two small complaints I have, but they are in no way deal-killers. 1) It was difficult to get in touch with Jim and Amanda, but the receptionist was always helpful and could get me what I needed within a few days. 2) It took what seemed like FOREVER to get our wedding photos. It was more than 5 weeks after our wedding before we got them! They are amazing, an worth the wait, but I would have liked to know beforehand that we would have to wait so long.

Wedding photography is very expensive, but I was very impressed with what JKP was able to offer for my price range. I got a spectacular photographer, engagement shoot, 10 hours of photography with an assistant on our wedding day, digital images, and a small album for within my budget. Remember that your wedding photos will last a lifetime, and these are professional artists. They are worth every penny.

I had really high hopes for this studio, as I had been in a wedding that used their photographers and the pictures were amazing. Unfortunately, mine were not. I had better pictures from my guests. It was really confusing because our engagement pictures were so good! Loved them. And I loved our photographer, she was very friendly and sweet. But when I saw our wedding proofs I hardly recognized her pictures. I don't know what happend, but when I tried to reach out to the studio and Jim specifically, I got the run-around and no response and no one seemed to care that I was disappointed. All I wanted was an explanation of what happened and how my engagement pictures could be so good and my wedding pictures so bad... But nothing. So I would unfortunately not recommend this studio unless maybe you had Jim himself taking your pictures. I don't even have a good picture of me, my husband and my parents. Really disappointing all around.

I knew i was going to book with this team of photgraphers because i have wroked as an event planner and have worked many weddings with them. I knew the quality of their work and had many brides extremely happy for choosing them. I worked with Eric Cotter, who is not only a great photographer but a funny and attentive person; especially to the needs of the Bride and Groom. I can get shy having my photos taken and each time he felt me plaster a fake smile on my face, he said a joke or something funny to capture the real joy i was feeling that day.
He was so much fun on the engagement session as well. He worked hard the entire time, taking a small break. I never wondered "Where is the photographer?" i never had to becasue he was always there.
He took to heart the points i told him were the most important to me. Sometimes all Brides should communicate to their vendors; and i have the most beautiful photos of my wedding. I don't just have one good photo, i have a bunch of great photos.
I cannot thank Eric and the company enough for understanding their job the way that they do. I would recommend them to everyone.

Our pictures were amazing! Eric was great to work with. Friends and family have said that they are the best wedding pics ever!

The photography and the final product was AMAZING!

Anything that I say will pale in comparison to the AMAZING job Jim did with photography at our wedding! Jim and his assistant were on time, laid back, easygoing and kind. They made me feel at ease and allowed me to get the shots I wanted, while getting the shots that they thought were needed too. Jim works very quickly, so that he could get all the shots we wanted, and we could enjoy the wedding too without having to take a lot of time out for pictures. The photographers were also behind the scenes. The guests did not even notice them taking pictures! I would recommend Jim Kennedy Photographers for any and all occasions. They are worth every penny!!!

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHERS, YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH ANY! WE HAD MANDY MARIE AND SHE WAS AMAZING! PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you to Dawn at Jim Kennedy Photographers! We have not had our wedding yet but are extremely happy with our engagement pictures. She was fun to work with and I could not have hoped for more beautiful engagement memories! I can't wait to work with her for the wedding...it's a relief to know that no matter what happens on the day that we'll have great photography.

Thanks again,

Heather

I just received my wedding photos, and I could not be happier! I really do not know how I will choose - they are all amazing. Any bride considering JKP should hire them! The entire team there was also really helpful during the planning process. Jim himself called me to help me work through a timeline. Any time I had a question, Tiana was at the office and always answered it quickly. And, if you have to hire a photographer other than Jim, we used Eric Cotter and loved him!

I was so happy with our photos I cried. They were just beautiful. I was truly amazed. Hands down the best around.

Eric. Cotter.

This guy is a.m.a.z.i.n.g. Jim Kennedy had done our family pictures a few years back, so our experience with him was set in stone as a must have for our engagement/wedding day.

Jim was booked for the day, so we got Eric Cotter. He was so cool to coming up to the Union Station up in Los Angeles, and doing the shoot up there.

The photos? Gorgeous. When they were developed, people thought it looked like we were in some kind of magazine shoot. We looked like models. Eric and his magical camera made it happen.

The wedding day- fun, fun, fun. Eric made us laugh, and the smiles that we saw in the photos were because we genuinely happy. When he tells you to smile, he'll make you smile. A smile is not just looking for your pearly whites, but a real smile is when you have those sexy laugh lines shooting out from the corner of your eyes. Eric will bring those out and capture THAT moment and and all the beauty that surrounds you.

I tell everyone about Eric and his work. One of my girlfriends is booking him in September. Jump on board, ladies...Eric Cotter is one cool dude.

Jim Kennedy Photographers did a boudoir photo shoot and album for my husband's wedding gift. They call it "For His Eyes Only" Tiana communicated well and answered my numerous questions until I finally decided that I could do it. She also kept me up to date on what was going on with the album. It was kind of a rush job since I didn't have many days off of work to get it done. Amanda did the photo session. She was amazing; made me comfortable in what could have been a very uncomfortable situation. She did great work. The editing staff did an awesome job of softening rough spots in the pictures to make an incredible final product. Jim was willing to work with me on the price since I upgraded quite a bit to get the album I thought my husband would like the best. Overall, this was a great experience. My husband loved the album that was presented to him on our wedding day right before the wedding. It is something that he will cherish forever. I just wish I had done this when I was younger. If you want to give your husband a gift that he will use often and cherish forever, make him a "for your eyes only album" with Jim Kennedy Photographers.

We just loved Jim. The initial photographs look amazing and we can't wait to see the final set. Jim was just great with our guests and families and manages to get everyone smiling and laughing. Such great creativity - we loved his work.

We enjoyed working with everyone at Jim Kennedy for our wedding photography. Dawn and Dory were our photographers and are very talented professionals. Their photos are beautiful and really captured all the special moments throughout the day. They were so easy to work with;they were on time and kept us on schedule.

We also had an engagement session with Dawn and we had a blast. The shoot was down in Balboa and Dawn's artistic eye found all the perfect places for us.

We also worked closely with Tiana at the studio to help get all our logistics worked out, schedule our engagement session, order our prints... she's so incredibly patient and so sweet... thanks, Tiana!

Needless to say, our photos from our wedding and engagement came out beautiful and we've already recommended Jim and any of his photographers to other friends.

We recently got married on February 27th of this year. When we first got engaged we knew we wanted Jim Kennedy for our photographer. He has shot a few of our friends weddings and done an unbelievable job. We were not disappointed with our decision. We were so happy with our engagement shots and our wedding photos. It poured rain on our wedding day, but only Jim would be able to turn a rainy day into a fairy tale. Our pictures came out amazing and we are so thankful Jim was a part of our day. If you decide to use Jim Kennedy Photographers, you will not be disappointed. My only advice is to book him in advance because he is a very popular guy!

I have been married 2 years now and I still love my wedding pictures. Our big day is forever captured in beautiful photographs that we still get compliments on. Amanda was amazing and the service from the rest of the JKP staff was excellent.

When we first started planning I was set on having Jim Kennedy as our photographer...his work was amazing! That all changed when we met him in person. I made an appointment for a weekday evening and my fiance and I drove about 2 hours in traffic to get to his studio. When we arrived he wasn't even there yet...so we waited. Once he showed up, he just told us to sit down on the couch...no introducing himself, shaking hands, nothing. He continued to talked to us and explain how the "process" would work and then he showed us some of his work. During the appointment he was making us feel like we were wasting his time. The entire time we were looking at pictures he was just bragging about himself! Once he finished giving himself a confidence boost he asked us what are budget was. When I told him he kind of laughed and said that we couldn't afford him and would have to use one of his assistants (in a very cocky way). My jaw dropped at rude he was being. He then proceeded to tell us that he COULD book our wedding but would regret it because a BIGGER, BETTER wedding would come along! Talk about a slap in the face! After that he started talking about how he didn't need to advertise anymore because he was known all around the world and the calls just came in to him.
He was very unprofessional and extremely rude. I don't care how world wide known he is, there is no reason and excuse to treat a potential customer like that and belittle them. I do not recommend anyone use Jim Kennedy Photographers.

Our photography services with JKP was amazing. From the first consultation to the final photographs, we could not have been happier with the service and quality of product provided. What initially sold us was the quality of the album we'd receive with the packaged purchased. Also, the option to get a parent album was a plus. We also really liked that two photographers would be present during our wedding. Jim met with us personally during our consultation and then matched us with one of his photographers that would mesh with our style and what we wanted when we discovered he was not available on our wedding date. Amanda, our photographer, was just amazing and her work was very professional and I love how she took charge of the wedding party during photographs to capture exactly what we were looking for. I recommend booking them EARLY as their dates fill up quickly! I would use them again in a heartbeat!

I first met Jim last year, he didnt turn out to be our photog, but this man is just an absolute delight to work w/ for the short 15 min i spoke to him. and over the phone as well. he wanted to do whatever i asked and tried to make it happen. got back to me asap. i was dissapointed he wasnt going to be our photographer... until:

the photog he paired us up w/ turned out to be the SWEETEST FUNNIESET GIRL AMANDA COLLINS. OMG. i LOVE THIS GIRL, she is so awsome, makes u feel so comfortable (we had her for our engagement session first @ Laguna B.).... so SO GLAD we ended up with someone like her. i mean, i think she is pretty much the closest vendor to you (other than your planner) the whole night of your wedding since they are right there in suhc close proximity taking your picture!

pictures of course done by the studio comes out CRAZY beautiful. this team of photogs are seriously talented and have some experience under their belt. albiet, they are not as cheap as some photogs out there... u get everything u need and feel SECURE they will DO THEIR JOB and get it done the way you want.

omg. i forgot to mention the crazy service, their front desk girl, IS THE BEST. she gets back to you w/in the seconds. i never even had to call her becuase when i emailed, i would get a response back in literally min, or if it was after hours, she would respond as soon as she got in. thanks tiana!!!!

LOVE JKP!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo!!!!

Overall, I loved my experience with Jim Kennedy Photographers. I felt that the photographs could have been a little more creative, especially for the price that I paid. Besides that, everything else was great. I would recommend to a friend.

Out of all of the vendors that you choose during your wedding process, the photographers is SO important because you see your photographs. . .daily. . .for years to come! Jim Kennedy Photography did such an incredible job on our photographs and we are so happy every time we pick up ours to relive the day!

We worked with Amanda from Jim Kennedy Photographers and she was great! I would highly recommend this company. We had an amazing experience and she captured all of the special moments of our wonderful day. The team also incorporated all of my comments and ideas about our album which turned out great. All in all we were extremely happy with the way everything turned out and I would definitely use Jim Kennedy again. You will not be disappointed with their service if you chose to do business with them.

My dealings with Jim Kennedy Photography exceeded my expatiations on every level. For the quality and professionalism, the price lists were more than fair. They had several packages available and I was easily able to find one that worked with my budget. I would recommend them to my friends and family in a heartbeat.

I love love love Stephanie Kennedy and photographs that she took at our wedding! She was amazing! While punctuality may not be her strength, she is worth the wait! She and her husband Jim are an amazing team!

The most difficult decision I think is the photographer. I really looked around. I read many reviews and looked at a lot of photographers. When I met with Jim Kennedy I immediately felt comfortable. He is so calm and professional. He spent much time with us at his beautiful studio and we knew that he was the photographer for us. After we got our engagement photos we were so excited for the wedding. He even recommended the hair and make-up company Design Visage who made me and all my wedding party shine in the photos. On the wedding day Jim was great to work with, you hardly saw him but then I see by my photos that he was everywhere. Thank you Jim Kennedy

My sister and I got married four months of eachother and both used Jim Kennedy as our photographers. Eric Cotter did such an exceptional job from our engagement pictures to our wedding pictures. I couldn't be more pleased with the results of both! I've recommended a couple of friends too and they were as satisfied as I was.

We used Stephannie Kennedy. She was amazing! So quick on her feet, you won't even know she's there. She is sweet and makes you look and feel good in your pictures. I highly recommend her. The only thing that isn't that great about this vendor is they don't give you all your photos in the end. You end up paying for each photo, no negatives.

Amanda Collins was our photographer and she did an amazing job! She was worth every penny! She knows what she is doing and how to get that perfect shot. We loved her energy and her ability to capture every moment. I would highly recommend Jim Kennedy and Amanda Collins for any photography.

One word: Amazing!. Amanda Collins was our photographer and she did a wonderful job. She was able to capture several candid moments and also had great ideas for locations and poses. We ended up ordering several pictures and I constantly have people asking me who did our photographry when they see our album. I couldn't be more happy and I am so thankful that we had Jim Kennedy team for our weddding!

Eric Cotter from Jim Kennedy Photographers did an AMAZING job on our wedding photography! He was able to make everyone comfortable and relaxed, even the groom and groomsmen :) The service he provided was above and beyond what I expected. He even came an hour early to photograph the bridal party at the hotel. He also had a slideshow of some of the photographs done by the end of dinner. The pictures were done and posted on the website in a week and a half and they are beautiful. We've had friends and family comment on how they could be in a magazine. Very artistic. Eric is truly talented as a photographer. The Jim Kennedy studio was also wonderful to work with. We definitely got value for our money. I would recommend Jim Kennedy Photographers to anyone who wants amazing wedding photographs!

We were not impressed. Jim was very moody on the day of the wedding, but that wasn't the worst part. I started to realize something was wrong about 2 months after the wedding when no one had contacted me from his studio about my photos. I had to request the proofs and then hound them for 12 months to get my wedding album completed. I picked it up from their studio on my one year wedding anniversary! And believe me, I tried to get it much sooner! The quality of the original draft was extremely poor and dealing with the studio for any editing or changes was a complete hassle. I also ordered a lot of wedding photos from Jim, as obviously I wanted to have a record of the day, but when they were finally delivered 6 months after the wedding, the quality was extremely poor, pictures were out of focus and the larger photos had been damaged in transit. I got this recommendation from a friend of mine who never actually ordered her wedding book or any prints! And Jim will not give you raw images like most photographers that my friends have worked with, so you cannot make your own prints. Overall picture quality was OK, but the staff at his studio were extremely unprofessional and inexperienced. Also his costs have gone up significantly since I booked with him 3 years ago. I would not recommend Jim Kennedy photographers to anyone.

Jim Kennedy Photographers was amazing. We had the blessing of working with Eric. He is hilarious and made the experience such a blast. We would never go with another photographer. The photo album was great also. And the distance of our wedding (being in the Inland Empire) was not a factor. They gladly came :-) We loved it!

Our work with Jim and his team was perfect. they made our day so special and their pictures are amazing. they did our engagement shots along with our wedding day. they catch every moment you could possibly wish for. they have many different packages to pick from to fit your day. They are so easy to work with. I interviewed several other photographers and no one even came close to what Jim Kennedy Photographers offers.

Jim Kennedy Photographers is an amazing group of enthusiastic, professional, and fun people to be around. We were honored to have them as a vendor at our wedding and highly recommend them. Jim Kennedy, in particular, is a VERY fun and energetic individual with the experience to make him one of the best.

We absolutely loved Jim Kennedy's enthusiasm, understanding, and personality from the time we met, engagement photo session, and the actual day of the wedding. He surprised us along the way with items that truly showed he cared about us and our special personalities as a couple. He took amazing photographs and had great control of our mass of families, kids and guests that we needed to corral for the group photos. My only disappointment was that he did not stick to the photo checklist we provided and we missed out on having good photos of specific elements of our wedding. The ones we did get were usually out of focus and that was disappointing to not be able to share such important shots for items we worked hard on.

My DH's husband's college room mate is a professional photographer. My DH insisted we hire his friend to shoot our wedding. This was the only vendor my DH really wanted us to book, so I obliged. However, my first choice was Jim Kennedy Photographers. Jim is truly incredible and so friendly. His work is amazing and I was very impressed. Thus the reason I am writing a vendor review even though we did not hire Jim to shoot our wedding.

Great photos. Great initial meeting with Jim. So busy that sometimes it was hard to get a timely response for my questions.

We LOVED our pictures. Jim has a very unique style, and an undeniable talent! I would definitely recommend him! I was a little hesitant to go into the ocean for our engagement pictures, but it was SO worth it. We were amazed at how well the pictures from that session turned out. Just trust him and go with it! :)

I absolutely LOVED working with Jim! He made everything really relaxed and fun while capturing moments from our wedding that were just us. My now husband hates taking pictures, but Jim doesn't make it feel like you're taking pictures. He finds a way to capture all those little moments. I will always use the Jim Kennedy team for any of my photography needs in the futre and I suggest you do to.

What can I say about Jim...incredible!! His photographs speak for themselves. He is such a great guy and comfortable to work with. If you want amazing pictures, go with Jim!!

Jim Kennedy and his staff created amazing engagement & wedding photos. They were all wonderful to work with and he was so flexible. My photos turned out wonderful and I've ordered the wedding album and can't wait to get it. Even though he's a bit pricey, your photos and video are all you have left of your wedding and it helps to hold the memories. He's creative and talented. We highly recommend Jim or anyone else on staff with him.

They r incredible. Stephanie is a great photographer and Michelle was great for wedding planning and event coordination the day of! I recommend them all the time!!! They have great pictures and an album that I will treasure always...People comment all the time on how beautiful it is!!! Love JKP

You will not regret using Jim Kennedy Photographers. Truly professional.

I think choosing a photographer is one of the most difficult tasks. I had met with 5 and something just didn’t click with my fiancé and me until we met with Jim Kennedy. Their studio was my lifeline over the last year. Every time I called with a need for a recommendation for a DJ, make up or video, or if I had a funny question someone was always there and helped me with the best attitude. My call was always returned the same day and they really made me feel like I was the most important bride and I do in fact know that you have hundreds of us crazy women a year that you deal with! They all are such fantastic people and choosing their studio to work with was one of the best decisions I made in the wedding process and never once did I think I made a wrong decision.

Jim is a true professional that is so talented and admired by everyone in the “wedding world”. He was the first vendor we booked and then we continued to meet with every florist, DJ, videographer out there. Every person we met with had nothing but the highest regard for his work but most importantly for Jim as a person. That says a lot to us. I was so proud to say that “Jim Kennedy was my photographer” to every vendor I met with. He made our wedding day so enjoyable! From the minute he showed up he really helped me to relax when I got uptight, got our crazy groomsmen in order and most important he made the picture process painless and just a ton of FUN! My bridal party commented that he was the best photographer to work with and he achieved the posed shots without making people feel “put out” or uncomfortable.

We really put off our engagement session because my fiancé was not too excited about taking pictures. After we left that day he asked why we hadn’t done it sooner. We had so much fun with one another and again… received hundreds of great shots, 2 locations, and clothing change in a matter of 45 minutes. We were ready to do another the second we left! AMAZING!!!!!!!!

I could go on and on but just look at his blog. His pictures speak for themselves. GOOD LUCK!

Jim is an absolutely AMAZING photographer. Photography is a hobby of mine and so my standards of choosing a photographer for my wedding were very high to say the least. Choosing a wedding photographer was my number one priority so I spent months in search of the perfect person. Taking one look at Jim's portfolio quickly made me realize he was the one for me.

Capturing the perfect shot was so easy for Jim. Narrowing down my engagement album and wedding album took forever because there were so many incredible pictures to choose from. I was so thrilled to see our special day captured perfectly through Jim's lens. He also possesses the perfect personality that creates genuine smiles and laughs which is hard to find in a photographer.

I am so happy I chose Jim to capture our memories and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a highly talented photographer.

Jim was the photographer for both of our daughter's weddings and we could not be more happy with his services. He got some phenomenal shots without being disruptive to the wedding or reception. We will definitely be using Jim when our other two children get married. It was money well spent!!!

The Jim Kennedy Team is worth every minute they spend with you. I wanted our day to be looked back on as a story and they made my dream come true and then some. Photos will last a lifetime and you can never go back and change your photographer or take the pictures again. With my photos I get to relive my day whenever I want

Beautiful pictures, so happy with the way they turned out. Turn around time on album is long.

Would definitely recommend him. Not only is his style unique, but he is also a very motivated worker and always goes the extra mile.

I love my pictures!!!! Great photographers!!!!

Jim Kennedy Photographers is awesome. Their pictures are incredible, you will not be disappointed!

Jim is fantastic! We feel like we really lucked out in booking him. He was so great to work with, very flexible, and his pictures are amazing. The quality was equivalent (or better) of photographers charging twice as much. We had a few special request photos that he included easily, and got some fantastic shots of us at sunset. Incredibly talented, great quality. We're still waiting on our album but our guest book of engagement photos was fantastic. If you can book Jim I highly recommend it! We've seen the proofs and they are amazing - The only thing (which is probably common with many photographers) is that it's been almost 4 months since our wedding and still no sign of an album....we know it's coming, just be prepared to wait =0)

I used Jim Kennedy for my boudoir pictures, gift to future hubby. Jim was incredibly easy to work with and made me feel comfortable during the process. His work is truly an art! I highly recommend him for boudoir pictures.

Jim photographed my son's wedding and did a great job taking pictures. But that was 14 months ago and we still have no wedding albums! Someone on the staff will create one album and email it to you. Then it's up to you to edit it all online and hunt the staff down for price quotes and details regarding the final product. I have never had to work so hard to spend my money.

Jim's good if you just want digital photos. But for someone who wants memories in an album, over one year later you'll still be begging for "pictures please."

I used Amanda Marie from Jim Kennedy Photographers. She was incredible! She was so fast at taking pictures and with a huge wedding party, that was important. She was incredibly artistic and creative--a perfect blend of photojournalism and traditional. She captured the entire day and the quality of the photos are fantastic. I absolutely love every picture.
It has taken awhile to get our album--I don't know if that is normal or not. This vendor was expensive but I think it is worth it!

I had previously booked a different photographer for our Wedding day photography, but after splurging and booking Jim for our Engagement session and being so pleased with those, we immediately cancelled our previous contract and made the switch to Jim Kennedy Photographers. It was the absolute BEST decision I ever made. We worked with Eric Cotter who is truely amazing. We have SO many pictures...I cant WAIT to see how our album is going to turn out. I would highly reccomend Eric Cotter as well as JKP as a whole. They are worth every penny and its the best wedding investment I ever made!!!

I booked one of his photogrpahers for my wedding & epics. After several major issues with responsiveness before & after our epics, I broke off the contract. Although Jim acknowledged we failed to receive adequate customer serivce, he refused to refund any of our deposit for the wedding. I filed a complaint with the BBB.

This was an easy grade to give, I actually just started working for Jim recently but even before that I knew the guy was the best in the industry and when I first met with him and saw his work I thought he was going to be over $10,000. For all of the services he offers, he should be. I was pleasantly surprised. He dominates Orange County and does ZERO advertising, he is 99% referral based, and this told me he must be good. I am saying this as a client, not an employee. He showed up early with Amanda (aka Mandy Marie, manymariephoto.com) and took the most amazing pictures. When I saw the pictures, half of them I didn’t even know he took. He is incredible, the pictures in my bio speak for themselves.

Jim did our engagement shots and our wedding. I was beyond thrilled to have him as our photographer. He took amazing pictures and everything he did was of superb quality.

I hired Jim Kennedy to photograph my wedding in 2004. He was amazing!
I couldn't even imagine that he could be better than he already was, but he is! His studio has grown so much since then! He has added amazing photographers to his team. I sent all of my friends and family that were getting married to Jim Kennedy Photographers. Jim has an amazing personality and is so talented. Everyone in my wedding party loved him!
We love our wedding pictures! Thanks Jim! You're the best!!!!

Jim Kennedy Photographers are not only some of the greatest wedding photographers there are, they also are truly a pleasure working with as a hair and makeup artist. I know that whenever I work with them, I will get unbelievable photos of the bride, which look great in my portfolio. You cannot go wrong choosing a Jim Kennedy Photographer.

Jim and his team of photographers and staff are always a pleasure to work with. Nothing but good experiences I must say...as a floral designer when it comes to the day of, delivieries, timing, it is hard for us to get those perfect photos. They are always willing to share thier amazing work. Thier passion and professionalism shines through each moment captured.

They have an absolutely amazing porfolio, you should definately consider them!

Stunnning visuals and marked professionalism! Jim's photographs forever capture the loveliest imagery of the most beautiful day of your life.

Jim Kennedy, himself, is a fantastic photographer to work with. He makes brides feel comfortable. He's shots are amazing. There is nothing I would say but positive reviews!! :D

Jim Kennedy is an incredibly talented wedding photographer. In working with him, his professionalism, and passion for his art is evident with every click of his shutter.

If you dont want to risk the chance of being dissapointed go with Jim Kennedy Photographers! The BEST!

Jim and his Team of talented Photographers are amazing. The style and mood of each wedding and event is captured beautifully.

Skill, courteous service and excellent quality, One of the best Photographers I have worked with in over 25 years!
Amazing!!!

I have worked with Jim on several weddings. He has such an amazing eye for photography. He is well worth what he charges! If I were too get married again, I would most definately chose Jim :)

Not only have I worked with Jim Kennedy photographers a number of times but they have generously taken photos of our staff of DJs for our web site as well as done our new born photos for my wife and I. This group of photographers are some of the best in the industry and I highly suggest them to all of our customers.

JKP are one of the easiest and best to work with. The pictures are amazing and they always seem to be having fun. That's easy to do when you love the job as much as they do. They capture all the special moments and when you look at the portfolio you can see that they are ALWAYS shooting. As a DJ, it's important that the photographers are flexible to changes and are always present,they are. JKP are the best.

Best wedding photographer arround. They will not dissapoint!

Jim is one of OC's hottest wedding photographers with an amazing team of professional photographers.

LOVE Jim Kennedy Photographers!!!!! Seriously, such an awesome team of photographers its hard to just pick one! I am truly grateful when my clients choose JKP for photography, because then I don't have to worry about the photography element getting done on time, and perfect every time... You can't go wrong with JKP!!!!

For any couple reading this: I am Reverend Michael and I have Officiated over a few thousand Wedding Ceremonies and therefore I have worked with hundreds of Wedding Photographers. There a are a handful of Orange County Wedding photographers that are excellent as to quality, personality and the ability to think outside the box, but Jim Kennedy is among the cream of the crop. You would be extremely remiss in not at least talking to Jim before you decide on a photographer. Each couple we have worked for have raved about Jim Kennedy and could not be more pleased. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael

We love working with Jim. He is a wonderful photographer with a great personality. His calm demeanor works extremely well with the hectic environment that a wedding tends to bring on. His photos capture all the great emotion that is apparent during this most special day.

Jim and his team are the top in wedding and event photographers!
He captures every event with Amazing images and brilliant ideas for every setting.
You will be spoiled once you use his photographic services!!!