Erin Shimazu Photography

"Erin was absolutely wonderful! First, her photos are stunning. She can capture such a spectrum of emotion from a couple fully relaxed, to in stitches with laughter, to moving and dramatic. She helped us to feel ourselves, both at our most confident and vulnerable. She is super conscientious - in how she approaches photography and her relationships with her clients. Erin listened for the special moments and roles of our guests in our lives, and photographed them accordingly - making them especially heartwarming too. She shot details beautifully, from my jewelry to the accents and architectural details of our venue. In spite of my too-big nose, I fell for her profile photos, which were ultimately among my many favorites of us.

Erin’s kind and gentle demeanor helped us to relax, put us and our families at ease, even being a refuge when moments of stress came up. The way she laughed and spoke with us made us feel like we’d known her forever and ultimately gained a new friend. She was generous with her time to ensure she understood what we wanted from our wedding photos, the details that were unique and special to us, like capturing an inside joke. Erin’s warmth and positive personality just puts a smile on your face. She asked us questions along the way and always answered ours promptly and thoroughly. Her second shooter for our wedding, Adam, was also really great. He echoed her calmness, ease, attention to detail and ability to capture photography rich with light and emotion - whether in an expression or an elegant cocktail. Thank you so so much. We would choose you again in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend you more. All the best.”

~ Chrissy Jahina & Andrew Skalitzky

"There are few things that are as stressful as planning a wedding and arguably one of the hardest things to choose is the photographer - the person who is in charge of capturing all the sights, the feelings, and all the memories that you and your family will look back upon for years to come. But fear not! Your search is over! My new husband and I cannot speak more highly about Erin Shimazu and her work and we were blown away by how much we loved all of our photos. Not only were the pictures beautiful but she was able to capture the unique aspects of my husband's and my personality that make us laugh and remember just how magical our wedding day was! We were married in my parents' home and she was able to take simple decorations and transform them into real works of art, while still capturing the homey-ness that I was looking for.

Not only were the results fantastic, but Erin as a person is genuinely one of the sweetest, most calm, and organized people I've ever met - the exact type of person you want to capture your wedding. She made the whole process so easy, from the initial meeting to planning our shot list and getting everyone together on the day of, and I never once had to worry about anything photography-related. We absolutely loved working with Erin and her partner Adam and would love to work with them again in the future!! Maybe a maternity session someday? ;) Thanks a million Erin!! <3"

~ Ariel Mizumoto-Gil

 "There aren't enough words to explain how amazing Erin is! Not just as a photographer but as a person, it was an amazing experience working with her from the first consultation meeting, to our engagement, to the wedding itself!

We really wanted to find someone who could capture us as a couple, and not just the same generic wedding photos and poses you see these days, and Erin completely blew us away. Everyone who has seen our wedding photos has commented on how she captured our personalities. Going through the photos now, they take me right back to the day and I get butterflies all over again, that's how perfectly she captured each moment.

I can't say enough about how lovely Erin is as well - she has such a sweet, warm, funny demeanor and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera (which is really saying something because my husband and I are so awkward). I can't get over how great this experience was, how breathtaking the photos are, and how wonderful it was to have someone as lovely as Erin with us on our big day!"

~ Nicole Pirshafiey

“The luckiest discovery my husband and I found during our wedding planning was Erin.  From the very first meeting she was beyond professional; she is passionate about her work, and it was abundantly clear that wants to give the bride and groom the best experience possible.  I was blown away by her portfolio and we hired her without even meeting any other photographers.  During our consultations she was always so lovely and helpful.  I was completely confident that our photographs were going to be wonderful and I could relax about that – which is very important to a stressed-out bride!  On our wedding day, she arrived early and made our family members and wedding party completely comfortable with her delightful personality and warmth.

We had the majority of our pictures taken after the ceremony.  I can honestly say it was one of the most joyous parts of our wedding.  Erin thoroughly worked her way through our multiple shot requests, but she was always relaxed.  Then my husband and I had a private photo shoot on the beach during the sunset, and Erin really had a chance to show off her photographer’s chops.  She made us feel like movie stars and it was so much fun.

When I first saw the photographs, I was overwhelmed.  I couldn’t believe the beauty and the artistry of them.  But besides the visual beauty, Erin had managed to so completely capture every moment of our wedding;  the joy, the emotion, the laughter, the anticipation and everything in between.  She took over six hundred photographs and I wish I could use them all in our album.  Maybe I will.

We will always be indebted to Erin for turning our special day into a visual timepiece that we will cherish always.  No doubt about it – she is the BEST! We are so lucky to have found you for our wedding – you are a treasure.”

 ~ Beth Seriff

"Erin is a wonderfully talented photographer and a genuinely friendly and kind person. We had to plan the majority of our wedding in LA from across the country, but Erin made the entire process super easy and stress-free. When we were finally in town and was able to meet her, she was just as warm and bubbly as her emails. She was great at really understanding what we wanted in our wedding photos (even when we weren't sure how to articulate what we wanted), and she made excellent suggestions!
On the day of the wedding, Erin was awesome. I don't usually feel comfortable around a camera, but she made us feel so at ease and made the whole experience so much fun. She was also great at keeping us on schedule, even when we repeatedly stopped to take impromptu photos. We just got our wedding photos, and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. I feel like Erin captured us so well, and am really impressed with all the candid shots from the reception. 
I rarely write online reviews, but I could go on and on about how Erin is the best!"

~ Julianne Stratman

"I can’t say enough great things about Erin. I found her somewhat at the last minute, after our initial photographer fell through two months before the big day. I was searching desperately for photographers and found Erin’s work linked on the site of my makeup artist. I couldn’t stop looking through her photos. All were ethereal – you can see the influence of her time as a Hawaiian hula dancer and photographer in every photo she takes! She was so friendly, down-to-earth, and has a true passion for her work. She is a total professional, prioritizing the memories that you value, working to capture those moments in an effortless way. Weddings transpire in just an instant for the bride and groom – we got to relive all the details through her magnificent photos.

I can’t emphasize how beautiful the photos turned out – she went above and beyond her call of duty, at a very reasonable price for the number of hours she spent on the shoot! I felt so lucky to have her as a photographer on our special day. I give her my wholehearted, highest recommendation for any bride or groom wanting an excellent photographer to capture memories with heart and soul!”

~ Janani Krishnaswami

“I cannot even begin to explain how incredible Erin is, but I'll give it my best shot. From the moment we first met her, we knew that she was perfect not only by her sheer talent but her fun-natured personality and professionalism. Everything from the get-go just felt so natural and comfortable. Everyone who has looked at our engagement photos and our wedding photos rave about how incredible they are and we have Erin to think for these perfect, forever-lasting memories. We loved our engagement photos so much we even had Erin make an autograph book for us out of all of them so all of our wedding guests could see them on our special day! On the day of our wedding, Erin was amazing. She made sure we got all of the pictures we wanted, with whom we wanted, which you would think would be near impossible with soooo much going on with sooo many people. Our wedding album that she made for us was of the utmost quality and she surely turns your imagination into reality. 

She was a ball to work with her, working with her will be the thing we miss most post wedding. We <3 you Erin!

Highly recommend her to everyone! You will not be disappointed and she will exceed your expectations in every way!"

~ Aida & Jason

"It was a pleasure working with Erin from the moment we met her. She’s such a warm person and so easy to work with. Erin took the time to really get to know us as a couple, understand the style of photography that we like, and go through our itinerary to ensure every moment was captured. We’re not the most creative when it comes to coming up with poses for pictures, but Erin did a great job of guiding us and our wedding party which resulted in great candid shots of our wedding party. She’s truly talented and an expert in the photojournalistic style. Every picture she took was phenomenal and I have to say there really wasn’t a wasted a shot. And if all of that wasn’t amazing enough, Erin went the extra mile to ensure that we had pictures on the helipad of our hotel with fireworks exploding in the background since our wedding was on July 4th. We didn’t even ask for her to do this. As soon as she heard the hotel had a helipad, she researched when the fireworks would start and got help from the security guard to let us up there to take pictures during our reception. She timed it perfectly! 
Overall we absolutely love our pictures and we loved working with Erin. She’s gifted, creative, and her love for her work shows through in every picture. Every bride and groom should be so lucky to have Erin as their photographer.”

 ~ Eswari Panchal

"One of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding was hiring Erin Shimazu. She just didn't take pictures during my wedding, she also helped direct the day and provided a calming presence when things went wrong - for example, while I was getting ready my dress got dragged across a dusty floor and got dirty. My mom, sister, future MIL, and bridesmaids scrambled to try and fix the problem, but in the midst of the panic, Erin kept her cool and was able to help us find a solution, get the dress clean, and keep us on schedule to meet my future husband for our first look. She had the same poise after the ceremony when we were taking family photos. My husband has a LARGE family, but she was able to corral dozens of people and made sure that ever photo that was important to us was captured; it was almost like the more chaotic things got, the calmer and kinder Erin became. 

She even took the time to scout out our venue a few days before our wedding, and found a beautiful spot nearby to take first look and bridal party photos so that we would have a couple different backgrounds in our photos instead of just the same place. And, perhaps most importantly, the photos she gave us after the wedding were spectacular! Erin has a gift for capturing incredible candid photos during the preparation, ceremony, and the reception, and she had creative ideas for interesting poses/shots of my husband and I, our bridal party, and our families, even after we had run out of ideas. She has an eye for beautiful natural lighting and takes excellent beach photos as well. She also reached out several times since then to make sure we liked the photos and to see if there was any editing she could do. Her images are beautiful and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the memories she helped us capture. Thank you so much for everything, Erin!"

~ Christiana Robbins

“Erin Shimazu was one of the first photographers who's work my wife and I viewed - and there were many. For almost 3 months straight, we scanned the internet, chasing recommendations and searching for that perfect artist. No matter how many prospects we surveyed, each of us kept coming back to Erin as our favorite. In communicating with Erin prior to our special day, another thing my wife and I agreed on with respect to feedback was Erin's pleasant disposition. On the surface, one may not find this important since you figure the camera is the primary tool for completing a photography job. Our thought process was a bit different in that we believed the subjects (people, in our case) would be the primary medium and an ability to interact and actually feel these subjects could only enhance the power to capture moments. My wife and I were nervous about many things as our wedding day approached. Erin's ability to work her magic was not one of them.

May 21st, 2017 came, and we were not disappointed. Erin and her crew arrived timely and immediately blended in. With exception to those shots we clearly asked for, Erin and her crew were careful to not make their presence known. When the work was all done and we viewed our 2000+ photos, my wife and I marveled not just at how many pictures were taken, but to our pleasant surprise - how many special moments were snapped without interfering in our special day. Thank you, Erin, for capturing memories that are as beautiful as the day they were made!!"

~ Darius & Karen Gray

“Erin is so good at what she does, because she is patient, caring, sweet, easy-going, fun, open-minded and talented. There is truly not enough words to describe her. She made our “Save the Date” shoot so much fun, the end results were so fantastic that we forgot how nervous we were that day. She did not care if she got down and dirty, as long as we were happy and comfortable around her.

 On the day of our wedding, she was not only on time, but full of energy and enthusiasm. Erin and her assistant helped us captured every important detail that day. If you decide to go with Erin, she will not only sell you a service…
She gets to know you as a person, what you like, exchange ideas and gets personal so when the big day comes, she knows exactly what is important to you and your partner.
We started to plan our wedding a year ahead so that when our day would come, it would be perfect, but the day came and the celebration just seem like it flew by. But thanks to Erin’s work, we were able to relive our special day! Thru the photographs we can relive that day over and over and for many years to come.

 I know probably every couple says their wedding was the best, but ours was truly amazing because every moment was captured thanks to Erin. We could not recommend any other photographer, but Erin. We really hope to use her services in the future! Thank you Erin, we truly loved your work and I swear, we never looked better in any other pictures.”

~ Omar Aguirre

"We absolutely loved having Erin as our wedding photographer. From our very first meeting with her, she was so friendly, warm, bubbly, and enthusiastic. We knew we wanted her to be our photographer because of her passion and love for photographing weddings, but also because of her genuine and kind personality. Throughout the whole planning process Erin was very thoughtful and thorough, always checking in with us and making sure to take care of all our photography wishes. She even made sure to coordinate timing with our wedding coordinator so that we could get beautiful golden hour photos during our wedding.

On the actual wedding day Erin ensured that everything went smoothly from a photography standpoint. She made us feel very happy and comfortable in front of the camera. She was also wonderful during all of our family photos, group shots, and so on. We felt that we could completely trust her to capture all our wedding moments. After getting our wedding photos, we were so happy - the lighting, the framing, the style, the moments she captured - we loved everything about our photos. We highly, highly recommend Erin. We can't imagine a sweeter, better photographer!"

~ Meini & Kevin Lu

"We were so lucky to find Erin and so happy we chose her to be our photographer.  She truly embodies the Aloha spirit both in her work and as a person.  Besides the fact that her work is both stunning & beautiful, she is also a wonderful human being.  She has worked with us over the years, first doing our engagement pictures, then became our wedding photographer and most recently shot our Maternity pictures!  We look forward to having the honor of her shooting our family pictures as well! She is truly a rare find and we would recommend her to anyone who is looking for that “special” photographer.”

~ Rodney & Jennifer Fodran

“OMG the experience was amazing!

They put in so much effort and made us feel so comfortable. They were flexible with schedules, very accommodating, and helpful by all means. They did a lot of extra favors and went the extra mile for us to give us the best experience.

They are not only professionals in their work but amazing people to be around with, which by the way is most important on a day most memorable for us. They made sure it was a dream coming to reality."

~ Nosheen & Raja

“Oh my gosh, we got our photos back and they are GORGEOUS!!! Seriously, I cried all over again. Erin (and her second shooter Adam) did such an incredible job capturing the feel and personality of our wedding.

When I told Erin about a shot from Pride and Prejudice I wanted to do, she had even more ideas for other photos! She was so thoughtful and sweet and she really took the time to think about us as a couple and what we wanted to capture in our photos. We are raving to everyone we know.

Seriously, thank you Erin!!”

~ Kailey Portsmouth

“We had consulted with quite a few photographers before meeting Erin, and once we did it was easy to see how professional, easygoing, and creative she was. We were immediately impressed by her photography style but were blown away at her ability to make us laugh and relax while taking pictures. When we were shooting our engagement photos it felt like just another one of our friends taking the photos.

On the day of our wedding Erin was able to control the crowd and take all the shots we had asked for. Our big day was perfect and Erin was able to capture all the beautiful little moments throughout the way.

Her pictures were absolutely incredible and we couldn’t help but look at them all day long! Without a doubt we would recommend Erin to everyone and we can’t say enough how satisfied we are with her work. We have sent our album to all our family and friends and people continue to rave about the photographer and how great the pictures turned out. She gets every little detail even in a time crunch! We will continue to use Erin for any photography we want in the future and highly recommend her, especially for wedding pictures!”

~ Jordan & Jon Gonzalez

"After a number of attempts to find the perfect photographer, every response seems like a typical, cookie cutter reply. Then there was Erin. It as an amazing journey working with her. From the first meeting to our engagement session to the wedding day itself. We knew we found someone who could capture our story. She has such a sweet, warm personality and it’s reflective in her work.

My wife and I are not made to be in front of the camera, but Erin made us feel completely at ease. On the day of our engagement shoot Erin took her time to research the location and the proper lighting. we fed off of Erin’s energy as she went above and beyond to the point of dodging cars in Downtown LA to capture the perfect shot. On the day of our wedding, she was not only on time but full of energy and enthusiasm. What we love about Erin is that she gets to know you at a personable level. We could not recommend any other photographer but Erin. We really hope to use her services in the future!
Thank you Erin, we truly loved your work and I swear we never looked better in any other pictures.”

~ Ken Rempillo

“We had Erin take our engagement shoot and wedding. To say that hiring Erin was a great decision is such an understatement. As we were planning our wedding everyone kept telling my now wife to make sure we got a good photographer. I didn’t know much about photography and thought pictures are pictures. The first couple of photographers seemed good enough, but then we met Erin, and now I get what people are talking about.

Erin is so down to earth, always on time, and her work was amazing. I really appreciated how she was knowledgable about lighting and just always seemed to take the right shot. Everyone was so impressed with the final product. The one thing that I truly appreciated about Erin is how we felt she truly cared about us and what we wanted. She never imposed her “artistic vision” as I have heard other photographers do, but worked with us to see what we wanted and executed it perfectly.

Also, weddings can be so stressful, but Erin did everything to reduce the stress. I appreciated how well she worked with all our vendors. Also, she was very on point with the schedule and stayed on time (despite our ceremony going around 30 minutes later than scheduled). Every shot that we asked her to take (and we asked for quite a few) she was able to get. In addition, she caught some amazing moments that we did not even think about listing, which we greatly appreciated. She was even able to get difficult shots like getting all the guests to stand in front of the church and on the dance floor for group shots (and we had around 180 people).
If you are considering Erin as your photographer, I would strongly suggest you don’t hesitate and hire her.”

~ Jay Tioleco

“Highly recommend! From the very beginning, Erin was beyond amazing! We did our engagement shoot with her about 8 months before our wedding and the shots were beyond amazing!

On our wedding day, her and her partner Adam were so professional, organized, prepared, and respectful. They got all the shots we requested and soooo many more. She kept us ahead of schedule as well. We could not be happier that we chose Erin as our wedding photographer. In addition to being an amazingly gifted photographer, Erin is a genuinely nice person and was so amazing to us throughout everything!”

~ Rebecca LaSota

"Words cannot explain how amazing Erin and her work are! Erin took the photos for our other friend’s wedding last year and she was highly recommended. When we first met her, it already felt like we were friends. She showed up with a portfolio and we were instantly impressed. Her prices were great and coordinating timelines with her was so easy! My husband and I were beaming and so excited that we couldn’t sleep when we looked at our wedding photos. Erin captured all the details, vibrant colors, and candid moments without breaking a sweat. She also took our engagement photos and let me tell you, she works wonders. She shared our same love for the beach and the great outdoors and had awesome venues to suggest. She was thorough in checking the weather and lighting to ensure everything would be captured under optimum conditions. My husband and I had awkward moments during our shoot, but Erin was able to make the session fun and this definitely showed in her shots.

On the day of the wedding she was very professional and was even kind enough to show up earlier than scheduled to get extra shots in. She scouted the church, hotel, and reception venues ahead of time so that she knew exactly where and when to take her photos. She fulfilled all of our little requests and captured all aspects that were important to us. Everything went according to schedule without us having to feel the pressure of getting all our photos on our shot list taken. She made sure we were comfortable and made it a priority for us to have fun and enjoy the process! Capturing every moment is such an important aspect of a wedding and we can assure you that Erin will definitely deliver! I can confidently say anyone who has the pleasure of working with Erin will love her as much as we did!”

~ Deryn Jean Medina

"We were constantly impressed with Erin and her ability to capture our personalities, love, and some amazing sunsets!  She was kind and detail oriented but not in a pushy way.  She was incredibly flexible and helpful in the suggestions she provided for all our photo shoots.  Working with her was a relaxing, enjoyable and a worry free experience which is exactly what a wedding photographer should be.  

We can also say that she went WAY above and beyond in her offerings to us.  As far as her photography is concerned, Erin's photography was nothing short of spectacular.  We aren't just saying this because we were happy with how we looked in the pictures either.  She takes the time to ensure each photo, angle, color, etc. is perfect.  The detail that goes into each of the pictures was phenomenal.  

Without hesitation we would recommend her to ANYONE considering or needing a wedding photographer.  She was an absolute joy to work with."

~ Kristen Fox

"Having Erin as our photographer for our wedding day was an absolute pleasure! After communicating with multiple photographers, there was just something about Erin where we instantaneously knew that she was the photographer for us! She made the process so easy that we had everything in place to book her for her services within 2 days! In preparation she suggested that we meet prior to the wedding to scout the venue in order to get a better idea of the type of photos we wanted to and to provide her creative input as well. Her willingness to meet with us and to also answer any questions we might have had was so helpful in calming our nerves as this was our first professional photoshoot and we definitely didn’t want any of that to show in our pictures!

Come the day of our wedding, Erin made us feel so comfortable and relaxed so that no nerves were in sight! Our photos taken after our wedding ceremony throughout the venue was so seamless and enjoyable. When we received our photos, the quality of work was beyond our expectations and every single one was amazing. She was able to capture every special moment that we can relive and cherish for the rest of our lives.

Her professionalism, flexibility for last minute changes, and responsiveness during the entire process up to and on our wedding day made it one of the best experiences and we’re so grateful to have shared this with her. We highly recommend hiring Erin if you’re looking for a great photographer!”

~ Rachel & Charles O.

"When finding a wedding photographer, my husband and I wanted to find someone who we felt comfortable with and who we appreciated their artistic eye for shots. I had contacted several photographers prior to Erin but none of their shots really impressed me. When meeting Erin for the first time in person we found she was the perfect fit! We felt immediately comfortable as she had such a sweet spirit, was very flexible, patient with all of our questions and explained her vision and process for photography.

She took the time with us to scout the location prior to both our engagement and wedding day and she was a joy to have around on the day of the wedding. All of our friends and family said how beautiful both our engagement photos and wedding photos turned out! We are so impressed and are having a hard time picking our favorites because they are all so good!

Erin is truly an artist and was calm and managed to capture key shots in the midst of a truly packed wedding day photography schedule. Highly recommend!”

~ Jennifer Smolke

"Simply Amazing and Beautiful Work! We completely recommend Erin as a wedding photographer or just generally for any photography you may need! Erin and her team did an amazing job with our wedding, working so well along with our other vendors, and being responsive and involved the entire way until our wedding day and after!

Erin truly understood us as a couple and our wedding vision, and she made sure to capture every single special moment, especially the little moments we would want to remember for the rest of our lives, with such wonderful timing to capture our true essence. The pictures came out absolutely beautifully and we highly recommend her for your wedding! She is completely amazing as a photographer and just a wonderful and overall friendly person! Her photography skills are amazing, she captured the beautiful cherry blossom season, its delicate but vibrant colors and all of the small but special touches we had in our wedding, and knew how to get us back to our comfort zone when we ever strayed into our awkwardness (which we were very aware of lol).

Everything was absolutely beautiful and we highly recommend her! Thank you Erin for our amazing and beautiful wedding photographs, we absolutely love them!”

~ Ayaka & Ryan Simmons

“Amazing, wonderful, awesome, there aren’t enough adjectives to describe Erin. She went above and beyond for us since our first consultation and is just an absolute joy to work with. She captured our personalities perfectly through her photography and we’re still getting comments on how perfect the shots came out. We simply cannot recommend her enough as your wedding photographer - you will not regret it.

Second thoughts about hiring Erin as your photographer? Let me tell you a story - about 2 months before our wedding while we were scouting at the venue, Erin sat us down to tell us that she just found out that she needed some unexpected surgery. At this point, we considered Erin a friend rather than our wedding photographer and we were so worried for her. We would have gladly found another photographer without even asking for our initial deposit back, but before we could even address anything, with a warm smile, Erin told us not to worry, that she had everything planned out, and still had every intention of shooting our wedding, but asked if she could bring along some help. Never mind that she was undergoing surgery - she asked us if we were okay and apologized for having to undergo surgery. That’s Erin in a nutshell - even when there is a pressing medical issue at hand, she puts you first. We’re so, so grateful to have had Erin as our wedding photographer and we can’t thank her enough for all she’s done. If you’re still reading this, do yourself a favor and hire her already.”

~ Mick Trinidad

"I first learned about Erin’s work while searching various websites for photographers in southern California, which is where my wedding was going to take place. I immediately gravitated towards her work as it distinguished itself from that of others in terms of a level of energy, creativity, and quality that clicked with me and husband. When I first contacted her over email, the response I got was much more extended and thoughtful than what I received from over a handful of other photographers. Over the phone, she was personable, sweet, and extremely fun to talk to. These personality traits were evident in person when we first met her to take our engagement photos during a short trip to southern California, since we live in Arizona. The worst part about our visit is that my husband and I arrived an hour late by reaching the wrong destination that our smart phone mapper guided us too. She was very patient and waited for us and never showed any sign of frustration during our photo shoot. The final photos we took that day were gorgeous and we took advantage of a number of areas of a large park that required hiking, getting dirty, and rushing around before the sun eventually set on us. Erin volunteered to meet us at the wedding venue in advance of our wedding and even went another time herself to study the venue to anticipate taking photos at the right angles and times. During the wedding, Erin and her team were very professional, easy to work with, and calmed us down as we took every shot we had discussed in advance in addition to more. The quality of our wedding photos was extremely high and we have only good things to say about Erin. We would not hesitate to call upon her for other future events or to recommend her to others."

~ Atria Sorooshian

“I cannot recommend Erin enough!! She is an absolutely amazing photographer. My husband and I knew the moment we met Erin that we wanted to work with her. She has an amazing personality and is beyond kind!! She was quick to respond to our emails and questions. Our engagement and wedding photos are amazing!! My husband and I both cried after seeing them. She was able to capture our personalities in our photos. She took the time to walk the venue with us and give her opinion on what areas would give us the best shots. She was knowledgable about picking spots for the best lighting.
Erin is AMAZING!! Absolutely would recommend!!!”

~ Dayna Garcia De Alba

"Erin was referred to me by word of mouth and I highly recommend her as your photographer for any special occasion! From the initial contact, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, Erin was wonderful throughout it all. She was very responsive to all my emails and requests. She assisted with my timeline, scoped out the venue with me (to plan which spot was good for the first look, wedding party, and family pictures, etc.), and arrived early on our wedding day just to make sure she captured all the details.

Erin is sweet, patient, and accommodating, and she listens and genuinely cares professionally and personally. What I learned from working with Erin is that not only is she brilliant at what she does but her ultimate goal for her clients is to make them happy. We are extremely happy with our engagement and wedding photos and to have the pleasure of working with her.”

~ Lien Cheung

“Erin was our photographer for our wedding and she was absolutely amazing.  I contacted her about 6 months before our wedding and she kept in contact with me to ensure we were on track for the wedding. She even drove to a different city to scope out the venue with me to make sure we had all the shots planned in advance since we weren't doing a first look, and time between the ceremony and reception was going to be limited. 

Outside of outstanding service, Erin has to be the nicest person I have ever met! She's so polite and sweet! I would 10000% recommend her to anyone. You can't go wrong with Erin!"

~ Rochelle Steele

"If I could give Erin 10 stars, I would! Such great personality and quality work! We had such a great time with her while we took our engagement photos that we hired her again for another event we hosted. I CANNOT RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH! We will definitely hire her again.

Professional, communicative, and easy to work with, and to mention the AMAZING pictures we got! We are still getting compliments on those photos.”

~ Ellie Yogev

“My husband and I met Erin at a local Hawaiian festival and we immediately fell in love with her photography style - breathtakingly beautiful with lots of character. When we met with her to determine if we'd be a good fit for each other, we were again blown away by how kind and accommodating she was, and we were very excited to work with her.

In the short time that we had to plan our wedding, we had so many "hiccups" but she was our steady and constant source of peace. She visited our venue multiple times to ensure that she knew well our location and timing, and she worked with us to help create a schedule for the Big Day to be certain we had all the shots we hoped for - even the goofy ones we requested!

Her partner Adam was just as amazing! Together they "rolled with the punches" and all of the day-of changes... they took tons of photos of our pre-wedding preparations, ceremony, reception, bridal party, family, guests, decor details, and so much more! Plus our guests continue to comment on how nice they were, which is always nice to hear.

We couldn't be happier with the final outcome, and we would proclaim loudly our gratitude and delight for Erin's services to anyone willing to listen! Because of her, we have photos and memories to cherish of the Best. Day. Ever."

~ Heather Heleloa

“Erin was the perfect photographer for our wedding! From the beginning, Erin was super easy to work with and made sure she really understood our aesthetic and shot list. She even scouted the venue before our wedding to find all of the spots with the best lighting and scenery. On the day of the wedding, Erin was super organized and made sure we got all of the photos we wanted without disrupting the flow of the wedding - I couldn’t have been happier with how everything flowed on my wedding day, and with how the photos turned out! Erin is a true professional and is also such a sweetheart. I’m so glad I chose her as my photographer!”

~ Jordan Dierks

"We are so pleased we chose Erin to photograph our special day. We looked at so many portfolios on-line, received quotes from several photographers and narrowed it down to a few to meet with. Even before speaking with Erin, we fell in love with her photos. They were emotive and artistic, but not over-the-top; perfectly aligned with our vision for our celebration. She took time out of her schedule to personally meet with us for a consultation, listened to what memories we were hoping to capture on our special day and came up with some terrific ideas as well.

She was reliable, on-time and flexible. She was also very sweet and easy to work with yet extremely confident in her abilities. The resulting photos are fantastic and there are so many! We are thrilled."

~ Monica & Chuck

"Working with Erin was a great all around experience. She was really friendly, responsive to our requests and ideas, and just a really sweet person. She took our request for a quirky anniversary session and totally rolled with it. During the shoot she makes you feel as comfortable as if you were just taking casual pictures with a friend. The photos she delivered were top quality, even capturing the silly moments between poses. She even went as far as to scout the location beforehand so she’d be familiar with the lighting. Highly recommend!”

~ Lisa Anderson

"Erin was a delight to work with! We had a low key City Hall wedding and small lunch afterwards. With the chaos of getting family, friends, and everything else involved in getting married squared away, we really didn't know what we wanted or needed as far as pictures. Thankfully, Erin just handled everything on that end. We just put our trust in her and she captured all of the important moments.

There were so many glimpses of our day we missed even being a part of it and she was so creative in getting amazing photos of everything from the dresses and jewelry to the food at our family lunch. After the ceremony she wrangled everyone for beautiful family photos and striking bride and groom photos around the building. Everything came out better than we imagined. She was really great at capturing photos that matched our personality and giving us a dreamy record of our special day."

~ Tony Swarthout

"Erin and her second shooter Adam are an absolute joy to work with. They are very kind and their demeanor helped put us at ease when we felt awkward posing. Erin was very fun, friendly, sweet, and detail oriented. My husband and I knew immediately that we wanted to book Erin for our engagement and wedding. She worked with us during the planning stage and made sure she knew the shots and poses we wanted. She offered beyond what we paid for.

She's very accommodating. She takes a lot of time to make sure she knows what you're looking for. She even went to our ceremony venue to scout it out. Erin takes a lot of consideration into the details like the time (for sunsets), angle, and background. She has a natural talent for photography and she is an absolute professional. She has a great eye for capturing beautiful moments into photos. I love the color, the smiles on our faces, and the love between my husband and I that I see through each photo. She fell once taking our wedding photos, but was a good sport about it and kept going. What a professional! Erin really captured the moment on every photo of our engagement/wedding and it brings me back to the magical day.

Words cannot express the beautiful photos she and Adam took. I hope my testimonial will show people how much I love and admire your work."

~ Fion Ho

"Erin photographed our small wedding in Las Vegas and made an already great day even more amazing! Not only were her photographs gorgeous, but she was so patient with us. It was over 115 degrees that afternoon, and Erin never rushed us once.

She also has a great eye for finding the perfect backdrop, and will do anything to get the best shot.  At one point, she was lying on the sidewalk in her lovely dress to get the photo that ended up being one of our favorites from the day. The chapel we chose on the Strip included photos in the package we chose, but I'm so happy we still asked Erin to take her own photos, because the difference in quality was astounding. Thank you again, Erin!"

~ Nicki Sato

"We loved working with Erin! She is calm and easy going, which is wonderful on a stressful wedding day. She did a great job making sure we got all the pictures we wanted and that we stayed on track with our timeline. She also took amazing pictures! I am generally not photogenic, but our engagement pictures and wedding pictures came out great. She gives helpful directions to get the best angle and lighting for the pictures, and also makes you feel comfortable with the process, so I did not have my frozen, deer in the headlights expression in the pictures. We’re very happy we chose Erin.”

~ Karen Pazzani

"We found Erin to be a most delightful and talented wedding photographer. From the get-go, we were taken by Erin's artistry, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. In line with our outdoor wedding theme, she helped select the Santa Monica Mountains as a backdrop for our engagement photos - and highlighted her ability to capture us in the context of the natural surroundings. 

In the very busy ensuing months up to our wedding, Erin's ability to help us in plan ahead was instrumental; she proactively coordinated with us on visiting the venue and developing a photo shoot list and timeline. For the wedding day, Erin and her assistant Adam showed prowess in keeping schedule and cheerfully organizing the various group shots, as well as in unobtrusively taking causal photos. 

The photographs, which Erin had ready for us in a compilation only a little over 3 months after the wedding, were superb. They expertly captured the wedding party, guests, botanic garden ambiance, and all of our little artistic details. We would eagerly use Erin again!"

~ Emi Kiyan

"Erin came highly recommended by my wife's family. From the very beginning she was incredibly responsive and an absolute joy to work with. Currently, my wife and I are in the east coast. We flew home to get married in SoCal. Erin was incredibly flexible, coordinating from across the country. She did a magnificent job capturing our wedding. We are so pleased with our photos. We received a batch of pictures to use for our Thank You cards immediately upon our request and the rest followed quickly. Erin took time to get to know us and made it an incredibly personalized experience. We love our photos and will absolutely be looking to use her again. If you are getting married in the LA area, there is no other choice. Erin is the absolute best."

~ Patrick Vongchan

"We hired Erin for our ceremony and wedding reception on two separate dates. I know she would never say this but I was a difficult client. Not because I'm picky but because I did not know how I wanted to capture my 'special day'. Erin sat down with me a couple times and threw out a lot of ideas. Erin was so patient and took the time to explain everything. My husband and I aren't really romantic so during the photo session she was able to relax us and make us feel more comfortable which made for some great photos!

One thing we did want was to take pictures with each family during the reception. We were concerned that we could look crammed in the photos, because the venue wasn't all that big, but Erin was able to pull it off and took great shots! I know there are many options for a wedding photographer but I'm truly in awe of Erin and her talent as a photographer!"

~ Theresa Chung


"Erin was amazing to work with. She is such a warm and friendly person and everything was very professional and straightforward. She took pictures for our wedding (it was a simple ceremony), and I couldn't be happier with the results. She actually went, by herself, to the venue days before the actual event to scope it out and pick out cool spots both there and around the area.

On the day of she arrived early (a HUGE plus for any vendor!) to where we were getting ready and took a bunch of great, artistic pictures before, during, and after the ceremony. My wife and I aren't the most creative people when it comes to stuff like this, but Erin had many ideas already planned out and she guided us very well through the whole thing. After the ceremony we went to some of the areas she had picked out nearby - knowing that I like unique architecture, she got some very memorable pictures of us at this building with these tall columns - it was perfect! She has a great eye and awesome ideas that all come together so well

Every time I see our photo album, it takes me right back to the happiest day of our lives. I'm so glad we had the best possible person to capture all of it! I can't say enough for Erin's dedication and her talent. Thanks Erin!"

~ Charlie Chung

"Erin is an extremely skilled wedding photographer with a talent for capturing the passion, love, and happiness associated with weddings. Every photograph she has taken has been an opportunity to relive the happiest day of my life. Erin is a complete professional — she arrived early and stayed late for both wedding events. She met with us before hand, worked on a shot list with us, plus she kept in touch via phone and email to ensure we had the best wedding photos possible. In addition, Erin was familiar with the customs and traditions of an Indian Wedding. There were shots she thought of (i.e. the temple, garlands, fire during pooja) that I didn’t even realize would be important to photograph.  Not only is Erin a professional and experienced photographer, she is a joy to work with. She is kind, calm, polite, and always pleasant. There were stressful moments during both events and it was quite soothing to be working with Erin and to see her smile. Not only was Erin amazing, but so was her assistant photographer Adam. Erin and Adam make a great team. Anyone who decides to work with Erin Shimazu Photography for their wedding is in for a treat and will not be disappointed.”

~ Archana B.

“We would like to thank you for our recent photography session. It was a great conclusion to our Valentine’s Day weekend! We were both so happy the whole time. We were literally two kids in a candy store, running on the beach, and just simply having the best day ever with you. We had so much fun! Ymmar and I both agreed that we didn’t feel pressure to pose for the camera. You let us enjoy ourselves and in doing so you captured the joy we were experiencing during the photo session.

The entire photo session was an experience we will never forget. Overall, the work that you did for us was amazing. You have a good eye for photography and it shows in how you were able to capture our natural feelings of joy in each photographed moment. You exceeded our expectations. You were very professional and warm hearted. We were relaxed knowing we were in good hands having you as our photographer.

Our family and friends love the photos and we can’t stop flipping through the proofs on our cell phones. Ymmar says he just loves to sit and look at the pictures : ) .”

~ Nina Johnson