Red Lantern Photography

Working with Red Lantern was great. They were professional and easy to work with. I encourage everyone to look at their website and see how amazing the pictures are.

Red Lantern was perfect for our wedding!

The preparation and consultation ahead of time was just enough for our small, intimate wedding. It ensured we got exactly what we were looking for, which in our case was a real focus on candid shots with a few key portraits. The attention to detail in their preparation is obvious and would ensure a wedding of any size would be smooth.

Nader captured some of the most incredible emotion throughout the day and I still get teary when I look back through the pictures! He somehow managed to record all of the memories while being completely unintrusive.

I would highly recommend Red Lantern to anyone looking for a professional photographer.

Red Lantern was wonderful to work with. They shot both our casual meet and greet party and weddding in Palm Springs. They captured some great candid shots of everyone at the wedding. And they did a beutiful job at capturing the look and feel of the setting. We continue to get complements on our pictures and would recommend their services to anyone. We especially like the photo book option which is more like a real book than a photo album. It was also nice because we got all the photos so we were able to share those with others.

Donna and Nader were a pleasure to work with. Nader captured some wonderful images of our wedding and Donna's attention to detail ensured that everything went smoothly.

Nader and Donna were very professional. They were very helpful throughout the whole process. They were very accommodating to our wishes. We loved their style of photography, they took amazing pictures, that we are proud to display. Donna designed our very beautiful wedding album, it is amazing. Nader and Donna were such a pleasure to work with, we would recommend them to anyone. They do amazing work and are so incredibly nice.

Donna and Nader, certainly fit the bill for capturing the essence of a wedding day. From the beginning of the process to the final results, they carry themselves with professionalism and a strong work ethic. Not only do they work hard, they are absolutely fun to work with, both willing to listen to the needs of the client and provide their own unique "eye" to move beyond the expected. Wedding days can be life's most high stressed experiences, yet Donna and Nader's calm nature help ease the day's tension and make the photography experience a more enjoyable one. They have our highest recommendation, both as vendors and as individuals.

Every time people see our photos, they always comment on how beautiful they are. Donna & Nader really captured the emotion and the energy of the day. We wanted to invest in our photographer so that we would have beautiful images of our special day for the rest of our lives...and that is what we have! Aside for the amazing photos of our wedding, we also experienced the professional and friendly service from Donna & Nader. They were great to work with. They make you feel like your wedding is the most important event. Together with their eye for capturing the moment and their professionalism, I highly recommend them to any person looking for a photographer.

Red Lantern Photography was an absolutely wonderful decision for our wedding photographer! We found them online as local to Palm Springs and loved the photos online. Then, when we hired a wedding coordinator and she suggested them too...we knew it would be worth it. We paid a flat fee for 2 photographers and 7 hours of coverage. Nader and Donna worked ahead of time making sure that we had the same idea of what we wanted from our pictures as they would provide.

Starting about 8 months before the wedding, we filled out a short survey and talked extensively on email and on the phone. They knew the location and scouted it out ahead of time. We had one in person meeting three days before the wedding when we finally arrived in Palm springs. They suggested backdrops that would look good and get the Mid century look we were wanting. Nader and Donna worked seamlessly in our wedding group and got every shot we wanted and even more we didn't know we wanted but LOVE! They gave us artsy shots, they gave us formals, they took the unexpected and left us with a TON of great stuff to choose from! We absolutely loved the way they were laid back and had fun with all of us. They were professional, hard working, friendly and great company! Highly reccommended!

I met with Nader and Donna, and knew right away that I wanted them to do my wedding. My husband and I felt very comfortable with them. The day of my wedding they were amazing, They were very professional. The thing that I really liked was that they had a small pocket book of photos with them the day of the wedding. It was a great idea that way they can show you different pose's. Once my photo's were posted on pictage,and I was able to view them, they brought tears to my eyes.. I felt like I was reliving my wedding, the photos are stunning!!! I could not have picked a better photographer!!

We had a wonderful experience with Red Lantern Photography. Through the entire process (contract negotiation, planning, wedding, receiving photos and album review) they were responsive, courteous, professional, and friendly. While I was willing to spend a good deal to ensure that I got great pictures, I found that their pricing was very competitive. In fact, they were cheaper than most of the other photographers that I liked.

On our wedding day, Red Lantern Photography proved they were worth their weight in gold. Even though we only paid for two photographers, they sent a third free of charge. Nader and Donna were there to personally shoot our wedding, and they were both incredibly nice to us, to our friends, and to our family. And the most important part: their pictures of our wedding were outstanding! Not only did they capture the tone of our wedding perfectly, but they had lovely photos from each part of the day and evening. They captured the most important moments without being obtrusive or disruptive. What I loved most is that they have a talent for a more natural style of photography. Red Lantern's photographers make great pictures from what is happening rather than relying on manipulation or posing for a great picture.

Red Lantern Photography absolutely met my expectations (I got lovely pictures for a good price). The surprise is how much they've exceeded those expectations. Even though my wedding had come and gone, they worked very hard to create a lovely wedding album (part of the contract I paid for). It was clear to me that a considerable amount of thought, creativity, and skill was brought to this process. The wedding album they made for me is such a lovely momento, I will be proud to pass it onto our children.

I have nothing but praise for Nadar and Donna and Red Lantern Photography. They did such a wonderful job!

Red Lantern photography is worth every penny! They are the most professional, organized vendor I delt with throughout my entire wedding planning experience. I would recommend them to anyone out there that wants excellent high quality pictures. I have family that used them as well and again, amazing photos! I could not have choosen a better company to work with on my wedding. Thanks again Red Lantern!!!

Red Lantern Photography was absolutely amazing. Nader and Donna were very helpful in every aspect of our January wedding. We started a year before the wedding with a beautiful engagement shoot in Joshua Tree National Park. What a breath taking backdrop! They provided us with a high-resolution DVD capturing all of the photos from the day, as well as 16x20 print of our choice to use for the photo our guests would sign around on the day of the wedding (instead of a guest book). They also posted our photos on Pictage for our friends and family to view. The day of the wedding they spent a very long 9 hours with us, from getting ready until the DJ played the last song. The photos are priceless, they are the only thing that remands when your big day has come and gone. We are still holding our breath to view of wedding album which is being designed by Nader, Donna and a graphic designer. I know it will turn out beautifully when it is finished! I have no complaints about Red Lantern Photography, I would highly recommend them to anyone, memories of your big day are too precious to trust to just anyone!

I LOVED having Nadar and Donna as part of my day. I couldn't have asked for a better team to relax my very nervous husband. My husband had said he would NEVER take pictures for more than an hour- we had him playing, smiling, and creating his own poses by the time we were done. I was glad to also have creative pictures and not just simple poses and the 'usual'.

I felt like this team was non-invasive and really relaxed and mixed in with the company. That should have been very difficult when the whole wedding group was under 50 people and the wedding family with bride and groom was maybe 10.

Thank you for the pleasurable experience! Too bad you were not in Washington for our home reception, we could have used you both to capture the moments there as well!

I want to thank you again for the great job on everything. The photos are spectacular and I'm always proud to show 'em. I get nothing but great feedback, (real feedback) not the "family loves you" fake stuff, real feedback from people that know the business.

Again, thank you for the great work.

As wedding planners, we have brought Red Lantern into several of our weddings and have always been very happy with their work. They are creative in their photography style, very organized and detailed in their process (which helps the wedding day run smoothly). Donna & Nader also work very beautifully and gracefully with every client; they provide a quite calm energy that allows for the beauty of each moment to unfold and be captured on film. They also provide a great value, and deliver the finished product on time or sooner!

Great compliments to such fabulous photographers. The pictures are truly amazing, unique, and exactly as we envisioned. Thank you for capturing such an important day with grace and creativity. Our highest of recommendations for future brides.

Donna and Nader did a phenomenal job with our wedding photography!!! Donna and Nader were very professional and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process - from my bridezilla planning days through the big day and beyond. The final product speaks for itself - - every small detail was captured in my photos creatively and perfectly. Many of my friends have commented that my photos and album are the best they have ever seen. I would definitely work with Donna and Nader again in the future.

Thank you so much for taking such beautiful photographs of our wedding. You captured all the details of our day and the special moments with such style and class. Your professionalism, interest and thoroughness throughout the process made me feel I was in trusted hands. You were both such a pleasure to work with and made our guests feel at ease. Jeff and I loved the photographs and have received many compliments from our guests. Thank you again for capturing our day beautifully; we will treasure the photos forever.

Given there are many wedding photographers to chose from these days it can be difficult to chose one that represents all the elements to help capture a special day. Donna and Nader certainly fit the bill for capturing the essence of a wedding day. From the beginning of the process to the final results, they carry themselves with professionalism and a strong work ethic. Not only do they work hard, they are absolutely fun to work with, both willing to listen to the needs of the client and provide their own unique "eye" to move beyond the expected. Wedding days can be life's most high stressed experiences, yet Donna and Nader's calm nature help ease the day's tension and make the photography experience a more enjoyable one. They have our highest recommendation, both as vendors and as individuals.

Donna and Nader were wonderful to work with for our wedding. They were personable and reliable. They were always available to answer questions and to give advice during the wedding planning and on the day of they went above and beyond. We didn't notice them once during the ceremony or the reception and the pictures turned out fabulously. It's unfortunate that we will never get married again, because I would rehire Donna and Nader every time.

"Hello Nader and Donna,

We hope that you are both doing well and enjoying what is left of the summer. We have been able to view our pictures for a few days now and we were waiting to let it all sink in before we wrote to you.

Words can not express how grateful we are for the priceless memories you have given us. I am not sure how you pulled it off but you did not miss one shred of emotion, and you were able to really capture the essence of our ceremony. We were amazed how you were able to make us look so alive. You managed to showcase at the same time, the harshness of the desert that we love so much and the humanity of the moment.

Having no family or friends with us, it was very important to get good pictures to show them, but you gave us more than that. Many told us that when they look at our pictures, they actually feel like they are watching a movie because you made the pictures so real and so beautiful. Nader, you have such a fantastic ability to capture every 'right moment' that you are far more than a fantastic photographer, you are a storyteller. And we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for that. Although we got married in the most perfect way for us, we wished that we could share this moment with our family and friends. But now, you gave us a way to relive the moment with them and our parents and ourselves are extremely grateful for that.

Thank you Nader for sharing you talent with us, and thank you both for your kindness and how generous you were with your time. We will assuredly recommend you to anyone who needs the services of a photographer... and a storyteller!

Nader & Donna -
Thank you so much for the lovely photos you took of our wedding. Nate and I were simply overwhelmed at how beautifully they came out. It was such a pleasure to have such talented, professional, and friendly photographers for our very special day. Words cannot express how thrilled we are that we chose Red Lantern for our wedding. You guys were wonderful!!

Nader and Donna are a pleasure to work with and photographs are beautiful.

Having worked with Red Lantern on many occasions we can confidently say that they are concise artistic and always professional.