Photography by Isaac
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(map) Phone: 805-455-0856
Reviews for Photography by Isaac
GUEST
I feel truly lucky to have found Isaac for my wedding photographer. I was moved by his photos when I found his website on-line because unlike so many of the other wedding photographers, they didn't feel staged or too posed-- but instead they have a certain soul and warmth to them. I could immediately tell he is an artist and photo-journalist, not an impersonal wedding vendor cranking out event after event. I crossed my fingers and hoped I could afford him and that he was free on our date-- and I was thrilled to learn how open he was to working with us to make it happen!
And Isaac was even better than we could have hoped! Our photos are stunning. Truly stunning. He captured us and our guests in the best light. He picked up the small details that made for some of the most incredible shots-- from the flowers to the babies laughter to our reflections in the mirror as we got our make up done. Isaac is easy to be around-- and for a bride who gets nervous being the center of attention, his energy put me in great spirits. He figures out the right way to be where he needs to be to get the right shot and yet it never feels contrived. He genuinely checks in with you and has a gift for capturing the most meaningful moments.
Isaac truly went above and beyond-- joining us for the location walk through weeks in advance, taking shots at the rehearsal the day before, joining us for the yoga class we held the morning of the wedding (and getting some of the most incredible shots there as well), and staying on until the final guests left for brunch on Sunday. At one point, months before the wedding, he even called to check in with me because he had heard about the storms in Chicago and wanted to see how I was doing. I can't rave about Isaac and his work enough. He is even open to travel-- so if you don't live in the area-- it is still worth connecting with him about the possibilities. I just hope you get to him quickly before everyone catches on to his talents and he becomes harder to book! I promise you will feel so lucky to have him as a part of your wedding and to have his photos to keep coming back to this experience.
GUEST
My daughter was married this last June. We had a beautiful ceremoy at the Presidio Chapel in downtown SB and then a raging and amazing party at the Carr Winery- also in downtown Santa Barbara.
It was a perfect day.
And to make sure that I have perfect memories I have the most amazing photos of the event.
Isaac Hernandez was present taking the most beautiful pictures the entire time...from when we were getting ready at the Canary Hotel at 2 pm until he was one of the last to leave the reception after 10 pm.
He shot over 2000 photographs! He captured my friends and family in such a special way!
Not only does my daughter have the most beautiful pictures of "her day'- I, as the mother of the bride have pictures of my entire family and all my friends that I will cherish forever.
Not only did Isaac take amazing pictures- he was so helpful and sweet. He was very calming when we had some moments of high stress that goes along with any wedding. He even helped keep our little flower girls calm when we were very stressed out and running late.
He was invisible in the ceremony which was perfect and blended in with our party at the winery in a special way.
All of my friends and family loved him and his personality.
I can recommend Isaac with complete confidence to photograph your special day.
He is a one of a kind and goes the extra...
GUEST
Isaac is an amazing photographer and artist. He captured the beauty, essence and specialness of my wedding in May 2011 in Ventura, California, with finesse, professionalism and his fun spirit of play!
It is not easy to manage 3 generations of family members with 2 very small children all into a gorgeous, happy, lovely photograph! Isaac produced photo after photo of us all with style and grace and new perspectives -- even ones we never even thought about!
Like most brides, I loved my wedding and the day was incredibly special to me. And like most brides, I could not possibly be everywhere at once. Isaac, however, seemed to be everywhere! He took great candid and fun photos of me and my husband, my family, my guests and my whole reception with great color and detail.
Like other brides who wrote reviews, my challenge was to choose from hundreds of beautiful photographs to make an album. They were all so special! Thanks to Isaac, our momentous day has been captured forever.
Isaac is the most easy person to work with. He is gracious, kind, patient, respectful, romantic and full of fun and passion. You will be blessed to choose Isaac to photograph your wedding or any other special occasion in your life.
Vendor response to review
Wow Shannon, thank you for your kind and loving words. I repeat what I said before, the honor to be part of such an special day is mine. May the pictures bring the joy of your very special wedding day to every single day of your life.
GUEST
Isaac Hernandez is the absolute BEST! He photographed our wedding up in Santa Barbara at El Capitan Canyon, and the photographs are absolutely perfect.. candid and beautiful. Isaac is an amazing artist who manages to not only capture images of people, but also the relationships between them. His background in photojournalism leads him to capture truly "authentic" images instead of those staged typical wedding photographs.
I credit Isaac's photography for capturing not only our celebration, but the mood and feeling of the day and events. We tell all of our friends about Isaac and highly recommend him! Isaac is an extremely talented photographer and we are so happy we chose him for our wedding. If you are looking for a photographer to capture the authentic feeling of your wedding, DEFINITELY choose Isaac. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the hundreds of amazing photographs we have of our wedding. The only difficult decision is deciding which ones to frame and hang in our house because they are all so beautiful!
Vendor response to review
Dear Elizabeth,
As you know, I'm very honored of having been part of your magic day. Thank you for your amazing words. They really mean a lot and make me feel truly happy about what I do.
GUEST
Isaac was wonderful to work with, we loved our photos of our ranch wedding, he captured the emotion and the natural beauty perfectly. We had our ceremony on Friday and Isaac worked hard and included ceremony pictures timed to music in our slideshow we showed Saturday night at the reception. Everybody tells us that they cry when seeing our slideshow. he really captured us so personally and beautifully. We will treasure these photos and slideshow all our lives!
You will not be disappointed. Hire Isaac today!
Vendor response to review
Thank you DeAnn, the pleasure was mine. I loved your wedding.
GUEST
Isaac is a masterful artist and photo journalist. I can sum it up as -WOW!
Once you meet Isaac you will understand. He is so real!
When I see the slideshow of our wedding, (and yes, I indulge in that often) I love it and...
I see the beauty of the day, the special nature of our love as 30-40 year olds and the presence that Isaac was for our guests.
All the photos of friends and family convey an ease, a naturalness and lightness, only he could capture.
When people are comfortable with a gaze, a pose a moment at your special day, it shows.
I want to blanket my walls with the sweet smiles he captured that day.
Get him now, before the LA celebrity crew is on to this man.
Let him share some of the images he has taken and you will "get it" and book him right away.
_Diyana D.
Vendor response to review
Diyana, Thanks a million for the great review, and for the opportunity to capture your magical wedding day and your beautiful friends.
GUEST
Isaac did a great job at our wedding. Very easy to work with and everyone was comfortable. We ended up with tons of great quality pictures. Highly recommended.
Vendor response to review
Thank you, Steve, being part of your wedding is a responsibility and an blessing that I don't take lightly. And happy anniversary!
Isaac shot photos with my son, employees and I for half a day for the wall street journal. My son & I both just hate being photographed and he made it so effortless. He got really flattering shots and we both felt so safe in his lens. Hes a natural pro & just dissipates the stress and captures the joy and love. I recommend him very highly.
About Photography by Isaac
Your photographs are about you, not the photographer. As I take pictures, I make myself invisible and connected at the same time; something I’ve learned and perfected in 20 years of photojournalistic experience.
Your life, and your wedding, is not about the photographs. It's about being present, in the moment, with your loved ones. The pictures happen as if by magic, appearing later on a carefully designed book, a photo album, or as a digital presentation, helping you remember the memories you created.
Every year I collaborate in writing a play with children and get reminded of the importance of play, which is also present in my photography in one way or another.
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