Everything you need for a California wedding

crimsonsailor2 said:I’ve got nothing but good things to say about the Volar group—I’ve seen two different couples perform, plus a wedding I attended. 😉
Does anyone happen to know what their rates are?

we put down a deposit 😁..before we actually did that, I even asked if they could send over a video from a wedding they played. Once we saw it, we knew we had to book them
they have two different band setups..
3 members (keys, acoustic guitar, and vocals) - $800
4 members (keys, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and vocals) - $1,000

wanderingbadger17 said:What’s the deal with photographers like Ivica Lisjak, Ivica Matić, or Studio IN? Those are the three names on my radar right now... Any thoughts on their pricing or general vibe?

I've heard rumors about Matić being arrogant and difficult to work with, and apparently, you have to wait three months just to see the shots? Is there any truth to that?

Regarding Matic, I didn't find him arrogant or rude. He cracks a lot of jokes, so maybe some people take his sense of humor the wrong way. It really depends on your vibe.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of his style. The editing feels overdone and looks fake. I prefer something more natural and grounded...

As for Lisjak, I haven't used him.

Henry Wood4 said:Matić runs about $2333 just for the session itself... as for Fox News, I've only heard good things, and they offer various packages ranging from $590 to $1,200 depending on how many photos you want... personally, I find them a bit pricey... as for Studio IN, I'm not sure...

Are you certain Matić is "only" $2333? Because we've heard much higher numbers... plus there's supposed to be a massive wait time, like three months... and apparently, he can be pretty arrogant and difficult to deal with...

Fox seems solid too; we checked out his website... and word is he's much easier to talk to and more flexible...

Studio IN is actually quite good... we've heard that from several people... though they aren't exactly cheap either...

Oh, and does anyone here follow the band "Rhythm of the Rain"?

Aaron Patel15 said:Regarding Matic, I didn't find him arrogant or rude. He cracks a lot of jokes, so maybe some people take his sense of humor the wrong way. It really depends on your vibe.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of his style. The editing feels overdone and looks fake. I prefer something more natural and grounded...

As for Lisjak, I haven't used him.

Well, we only heard about the breeder through some online forum... and honestly, waiting at least three months isn't ideal given the price he's asking...👎

I suppose his photos lean more toward an artistic vibe... darker tones and all that...

But if you check out Lisjak's page... those look much more natural... compared to what the two of us were just looking at...

Check out PepsiCo Studios. Their photography is solid and they don't break the bank, though I ended up passing on them because the video style just wasn't really my vibe.

Honestly, my partner and I couldn't care less about anything else except the photos...

I can shoot you the photographer's number via DM if you want.

As far as my partner and I are concerned, we're really only interested in seeing the photos...

You could always just go with photography instead of doing full video production.

wanderingbadger17 said:As far as my partner and I are concerned, we're really only interested in seeing the photos...

You could also look into Sin, or maybe Lisjaka—his rates are pretty reasonable. Studio In is decent too. As for Smith, everything previously mentioned applies. He can be a bit arrogant, bordering on rude at times. Personally, I find his work pretty terrible; they feel overpriced and a bit too "artsy" for my taste, especially since we're talking about a wedding. But hey, to each their own...

wanderingbadger17 said:Well, we only heard about the breeder through some online forum... and honestly, waiting at least three months isn't ideal given the price he's asking...👎

I suppose his photos lean more toward an artistic vibe... darker tones and all that...

But if you check out Lisjak's page... those look much more natural... compared to what the two of us were just looking at...

I just picked mine up from a local studio in San Diego. We went through their portfolio, they're solid, and the staff is great.

A three-month wait is a disaster. Clearly, the guy is overbooking himself, which is why everyone's stuck waiting. You're right about Smithson, though—his shots are too moody and gloomy... way too many black-and-white shots. I want color, vibrancy, people having fun...

wanderingbadger17 said:What’s the deal with photographers like Ivica Lisjak, Ivica Matić, or Studio IN? Those are the three names on my radar right now... Any thoughts on their pricing or general vibe?

I've heard rumors about Matić being arrogant and difficult to work with, and apparently, you have to wait three months just to see the shots? Is there any truth to that?

Lisjak—he’s fantastic. He shot my wedding, and he was great. Easygoing, charming, and honestly perfect if you have nerves to settle. My photos turned out flawless; he captured everything. He was exactly what I wanted in a photographer.

Smith—yeah, the wait times are real. You'll be waiting forever. He operates on a different wavelength entirely... very "artistic."

Studio IN—also very high quality.

Sina—pleasant, approachable, and does stellar work.

I’ve met all of them personally and seen their work through close friends. Everyone ended up happy with their shots and their choice, because at the end of the day, everyone picks based on their own taste and budget.
If I had to do it all over again, I’d go with Lisjak every single time, with Sina as my backup.👍

I'm trying to find out if anyone knows a photographer with the last name Morris. I can't recall his first name, but he runs a studio. Apparently, his work leans toward the "provocative" side—and I suspect he might play around with different textures or mediums rather than just sticking to standard prints.

I was wondering if anyone here has heard of a photographer named Stipe who does portraits in San Diego?
I'd love to hear if any of you—or someone close to you—has worked with him before...

Thanks... 🙂

John Baker5 said:I was wondering if anyone here has heard of a photographer named Stipe who does portraits in San Diego?
I'd love to hear if any of you—or someone close to you—has worked with him before...

Thanks... 🙂

Well, now which Steve are we talking about? If you mean the Steve I know, he used to work over at Photo Mart (I think he’s still there), but I also know he does freelance work for National Geographic and Profectus, and honestly, I am beyond thrilled with the shots he's taken. 👍👍👍But hey, who knows if he's the same guy you're looking for.🤷

ambercyclist32 said:Well, now which Steve are we talking about? If you mean the Steve I know, he used to work over at Photo Mart (I think he’s still there), but I also know he does freelance work for National Geographic and Profectus, and honestly, I am beyond thrilled with the shots he's taken. 👍👍👍But hey, who knows if he's the same guy you're looking for.🤷

I think so... oh man, that's great! I've seen some of his shots and they look amazing to me. I just wanted to check in and see if anyone had actually worked with him before pulling the trigger... thanks 🙂

Does anyone know how they handle the makeup application at Sephora, specifically the one over in Beverly Hills?

Does anyone else have any idea when this makeup artist, Lucy Spagnuolo, is actually going to show up? I reached out to her to finalize the details for a wedding, but honestly, I felt a bit awkward even bringing it up.🙂

rowdypuma14 said:Does anyone know how they handle the makeup application at Sephora, specifically the one over in Beverly Hills?

I mean, isn't it really just a matter of who you end up with? It all boils down to which specific brand representative happens to be working your shift...

Anyone know a solid promoter? Is there even a way to pick one ourselves?