I've had the privilege of witnessing memories-in-the-making for hundreds of couples and families throughout my photography journey. From "I Do's" to baby's first smile, what elevates these moments beyond the 'stiff-and-posed' into an authentic and true reflection of who you are is a photographer who takes the time to get to know you. Let's face it, being in front of the camera can be daunting - especially if you don't know what to do.
That is where I come in. Before I even lift my camera, we will spend time getting comfortable with one another so I can understand your vision and ease any concerns you may have.
That is where I come in. Before I even lift my camera, we will spend time getting comfortable with one another so I can understand your vision and ease any concerns you may have.
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I'm a Southern California wedding photographer who believes in the importance of family and documenting memories of your most important moments. When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me hanging out with my husband Fernando, or petting every single dog I meet - including extra pets for my dog Alfie!
This is the time when we discuss contracts and go over all the details surrounding your investment with my company. Your timeline is a schedule of the day's events and important shots. I take into account the optimal times when we can use the natural light, sunset, and dusk. You will also receive a custom-designed album showcasing your favorite wedding memories in one place.
Gloria was beyond amazing! She shot our engagement photos as well as both ceremonies (we had a catholic ceremony on Saturday and a Jewish ceremony on Sunday follow by the wedding reception). From the first moment at our introductory meeting we could tell why she came so highly recommended. Not only is she a complete professional, she explained her vision and how she likes to capture moments and the real relationship, but she also is such an amazingly warm and loving person which made us feel so comfortable with her and able to open up in front of the camera.
Reviews (8)
Rachel F.
Jun 01, 2022
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further - you've found the one. Gloria Mesa was absolutely incredible to work with from minute one. She consistently exceeded our expectations throughout the entire planning process, engagement photo experience, and wedding photo experience as well. Let me start by saying, my husband (!) and I are NOT comfortable in front of a camera, and Gloria instantly set us at ease with her kind and warm personality, and gave us just the right amount of direction and cueing for us to feel and look like ourselves during the engagement photo process, but also look GOOD.
On the wedding day, she took charge and kept us on time while capturing all of the important moments in the same manner. My entire wedding party, and my guests, could not stop telling me how wonderful she was to work with. When I received my photos today, I was blown away. She truly managed to capture all of the important moments beautifully, from posed to candids, to detail shots and beyond.
I will treasure these for the rest of my life and am so grateful to have had this special day captured by Gloria. If you are seeking a photographer to make you feel comfortable and enjoy being photographed, while capturing beautiful images, Gloria Mesa has my highest recommendation.
On the wedding day, she took charge and kept us on time while capturing all of the important moments in the same manner. My entire wedding party, and my guests, could not stop telling me how wonderful she was to work with. When I received my photos today, I was blown away. She truly managed to capture all of the important moments beautifully, from posed to candids, to detail shots and beyond.
I will treasure these for the rest of my life and am so grateful to have had this special day captured by Gloria. If you are seeking a photographer to make you feel comfortable and enjoy being photographed, while capturing beautiful images, Gloria Mesa has my highest recommendation.
Sarah R.
Nov 16, 2019
Gloria was beyond amazing! She shot our engagement photos as well as both ceremonies (we had a catholic ceremony on Saturday and a Jewish ceremony on Sunday follow by the wedding reception). From the first moment at our introductory meeting we could tell why she came so highly recommended. Not only is she a complete professional, she explained her vision and how she likes to capture moments and the real relationship, but she also is such an amazingly warm and loving person which made us feel so comfortable with her and able to open up in front of the camera.
When it came to the day of the big reception we knew that Gloria was in charge and was in her element. It goes without saying that she is more than just a photographer, she is a true artist. You only need 5 minutes on her website to know how beautiful her photos are. Beyond the quality of her photos though, she was always able to make sure her and her team were ready to capture every big moment, as well as many of the fun, unplanned candids throughout the night.
She had some special lighting shots she wanted to capture at sunset and made sure to communicate with us just the right amount so that everything would run smoothly. There aren't enough stars available to rate how highly we feel about Gloria, but one thing is certain, we would absolutely recommend her to anyone for any occasion. Her vision is unmatched and we were so at ease knowing the one thing we would have from our wedding for years to come was in her hands.
When it came to the day of the big reception we knew that Gloria was in charge and was in her element. It goes without saying that she is more than just a photographer, she is a true artist. You only need 5 minutes on her website to know how beautiful her photos are. Beyond the quality of her photos though, she was always able to make sure her and her team were ready to capture every big moment, as well as many of the fun, unplanned candids throughout the night.
She had some special lighting shots she wanted to capture at sunset and made sure to communicate with us just the right amount so that everything would run smoothly. There aren't enough stars available to rate how highly we feel about Gloria, but one thing is certain, we would absolutely recommend her to anyone for any occasion. Her vision is unmatched and we were so at ease knowing the one thing we would have from our wedding for years to come was in her hands.
Ada Cooper
Oct 27, 2017
Shana G.
May 11, 2017
Gloria is absolutely wonderful! She is professional, talented, dedicated, and friendly. She made sure to get every shot possible all day long as we celebrated our son's Bar Mitzvah with his service and two parties. I would not hesitate to use her again, nor would I hesitate to recommend her to everyone I know!
Jamie G.
Apr 27, 2017
Gloria is absolutely amazing and such a special and talented person! My husband and I just adored her and she managed to go above and beyond our very high expectations. She helped keep everyone on track before the wedding, kept me and my husband calm, was careful to make sure she got every photo on our list (and so much more), and was amazingly nice to our friends, family, and 2 dogs.
In addition to our love for Gloria as a person, her work is outstanding and our photos are spectacular! Our guests all joked that Gloria was like a Ninja - she was dressed professionally in all black and was never in the way but managed to come out of no where to get amazing shots of everything at our wedding. She caught every spontaneous group photo and even got shots of our guests before the ceremony which was such a fun surprise!
The pictures from our ceremony are stunning and the moments she captured throughout the entire day are just so special. I could not be happier with our experience working with Gloria and her team! I would highly recommend her and hope we can work with her again in the future.
In addition to our love for Gloria as a person, her work is outstanding and our photos are spectacular! Our guests all joked that Gloria was like a Ninja - she was dressed professionally in all black and was never in the way but managed to come out of no where to get amazing shots of everything at our wedding. She caught every spontaneous group photo and even got shots of our guests before the ceremony which was such a fun surprise!
The pictures from our ceremony are stunning and the moments she captured throughout the entire day are just so special. I could not be happier with our experience working with Gloria and her team! I would highly recommend her and hope we can work with her again in the future.
Shell L.
Nov 23, 2015
To me this is one of the places you want to spend your money, photos and Gloria did not disappoint. Choosing the right photographer is so vital to capture your special day. From the moment we first meant Gloria we knew she was the right fit. Not only is her website amazing, but at our first meeting she brought a few books displaying her beautiful work in print.
We had a year to prepare for the wedding and during that time we kept in touch with her bouncing ideas around and how we envisioned our day to go! She was more than willing to make that come true for us, getting the shots we asked for was very important to her. We dragged her all over the place and she didn't mind a bit! She worked well with my other vendors particularly our videographer to ensure he got the footage he needed as well.
She has 4 different packages I believe you can choose from to fit your needs and budget! I wish I could share my beautiful photos on here who knows maybe you will see them on her website. Gloria thank you for your hard work and dedication to our vision, you truly are an amazing photographer as well as a kind, loving and sincere human being! Thanks for making our day so special! Love shell
We had a year to prepare for the wedding and during that time we kept in touch with her bouncing ideas around and how we envisioned our day to go! She was more than willing to make that come true for us, getting the shots we asked for was very important to her. We dragged her all over the place and she didn't mind a bit! She worked well with my other vendors particularly our videographer to ensure he got the footage he needed as well.
She has 4 different packages I believe you can choose from to fit your needs and budget! I wish I could share my beautiful photos on here who knows maybe you will see them on her website. Gloria thank you for your hard work and dedication to our vision, you truly are an amazing photographer as well as a kind, loving and sincere human being! Thanks for making our day so special! Love shell
Arturo R.
Jul 09, 2014
Gloria took the greatest photos of our special day. She worked through all of the headache of family and friends and was still able to capture some of the greatest moments from beginning to end. She was a professional the entire time and delivered everything that she promised. We have recommended her to other friends and soon to be brides and grooms. Her work speaks for itself! Gloria made sure that she did everything possible to get that great shot. We can't thank her enough for making our day even better.
Elena B.
May 24, 2011
