Eric Simonson, a professional photographer with over 35 years of experience, has a passion for creating traditional portraits and capturing the moments of special events. Most importantly, Eric's easy going personality lets people feel relaxed and comfortable; drawing out the true personality of those he photographs. Simonson Photography has enjoyed the privilege of being referred by many of the highest rated Southern Orange County event locations such as the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel and Monarch Beach Resort.
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In order to appear in the senior section of the yearbook you must be photographed at Simonson Photography. The session fee will cover the time and materials for photography for the traditional session, adding your photographs to our online gallery for you to choose your pose for the yearbook, retouch to remove blemishes and then supply your image to the yearbook publisher.
Reviews (8)
Jeff Lake
Jun 03, 2020
Harp Jillo
Oct 16, 2018
Simonson is the absolute best photographer we could have gotten to do our maternity and new born photos. She's professional and friendly. She's very diligent with her work and the end product reflects that. She's very responsive and her turnover time is amazing. We got our maternity photos within 3 days of the session and the newborn ones within a week. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Amy David
Mar 06, 2018
Hands down one of the best photographers we have ever used! Simonson Photography has consistently provided outstanding photography services for the past 9 years for a full College Commencement ceremony aboard the Queen Mary for Columbia College. You can count on them being professional and capturing the best images possible!
Nancy Strome
Jan 08, 2015
Who knew a beach portrait session could be so much fun! Eric and Valerie made this experience a very positive one for my family. They focused on every detail to ensure the poses were flattering and flawless. I appreciated that they had delightful senses of humor which kept us full of natural smiles throughout the photo shoot. When the proofs were ready, Eric was patient and helpful with making final selections. I am thrilled with the results! This was a wonderful experience that captured a beautiful memory forever.
Cam
Nov 05, 2014
Recently my family took photos at the beach due to a special senior portrait offer by Simonson Photography. What an amazing experience! Eric and his wife were so professional, friendly, and they were enthusiastic to work with us! They had great suggestions for poses and let us create some of our unique poses as well. Eric then spent so much time going over the pictures to make sure we made the best choice. We love the poses we chose and I would definitely recommend to anyone to choose Simonson Photography for any protrait needs!
Michelle Farrell
Mar 31, 2014
We recently had a photo session with Eric and Valerie at the beach. Having never had a professional photo done before, we didn't know what to expect. Eric and Valerie are very professional and offer numerous suggestions as to poses etc. Meticulous attention was paid to every detail which can really make a difference. Within a week we had a viewing session to choose our family portrait. The end result was wonderful and processed in such a timely manner. They have a great selection of frames as well to suit any decor. We recommend Simonson Photography 110%!
Kyler N.
Feb 03, 2014
A first impression is a critical component in connecting yourself to the professional world. As a 22-year old recent graduate of UCLA, I realized how difficult it can be to find a job. With a new horizon of virtual connectivity, I wanted to sharpen up my LinkedIn profile with a polished and professional portrait. I sought out Eric for two reasons.
He was well known in the community for his stellar work, and I've known him and his family for several years. They are truly some of the kindest personalities you'll ever meet. Even if you are not photogenic, you will find that Eric has a natural ability to make his client feel comfortable in front of the camera. His uncanny ability to tell you to "imagine" certain scenarios will truly bring out that endearing smile of yours.
Most importantly, he does not make you feel rushed throughout the session. Eric wants you to walk out with the best portrait possible, and he'll stand patiently with you to add his years of photography experience in making that happen. In the end, my portrait was simply perfect. After uploading it on LinkedIn, my profile has significantly attracted more professionals compared to the numbers before.
He was well known in the community for his stellar work, and I've known him and his family for several years. They are truly some of the kindest personalities you'll ever meet. Even if you are not photogenic, you will find that Eric has a natural ability to make his client feel comfortable in front of the camera. His uncanny ability to tell you to "imagine" certain scenarios will truly bring out that endearing smile of yours.
Most importantly, he does not make you feel rushed throughout the session. Eric wants you to walk out with the best portrait possible, and he'll stand patiently with you to add his years of photography experience in making that happen. In the end, my portrait was simply perfect. After uploading it on LinkedIn, my profile has significantly attracted more professionals compared to the numbers before.
Heather Paige
Jan 13, 2014
Eric and Valerie made replacing our 15 year old family portrait a joy. They are extremely flexible, professional and focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Without hesitation, they offered to reschedule our beach photo shoot when our planned date was a bit foggy and offered us multiple alternative dates. On the day of the shoot, they put everyone at ease and the result was a very relaxed and enjoyable experience.
When the proofs were ready, Eric spent a significant amount of time walking us through the selection process. I wanted to come back and double check our choices (twice) and Eric made sure I could do so on my schedule. Eric and Valerie are a great team. Their prices are very fair, the experience was fun and the result was fantastic.
When the proofs were ready, Eric spent a significant amount of time walking us through the selection process. I wanted to come back and double check our choices (twice) and Eric made sure I could do so on my schedule. Eric and Valerie are a great team. Their prices are very fair, the experience was fun and the result was fantastic.
