We feel so lucky to have had Allyson photograph our wedding. Our photos are spectacular, truly works of art. I spent hours researching photographers in the area and after seeing her work knew I had to have Allyson. Not only is her work superb but she made us feel comfortable and relaxed on a day that was very high stress. If you are looking for a photographer in the San Luis Obispo area, Allyson is the best. She captured our day beautifully and I will treasure our photos forever.
– Caitlin M
I feel so fortunate to have found Allyson. I have admired her work with a few of my friends’ families, and after I decided to use her for our family’s photos a few years ago, I swore to myself I would never use anyone else. I have since then used her for my son’s senior photos which were amazing! She also took some headshots for me for work, and it was an efficient and easy process and the results really were perfect. Allyson is so great at directing her clients. It can be so awkward to know what to do with your hands or where to look or how families should interact for the best photos. We even had our dogs join us for the family shoot, and she knew just where to position them for the perfect picture. She is so gifted, and, honestly, she is just a really great person. Such a wonderful soul! I highly, highly recommend her and her work!
– Sara M
Allyson is an amazing photographer capturing personality in each of her shots. As someone who does not like to have her picture taken, Allyson has a wonderful ability to disarm her clients and capture photos that reflect a bit about who the client is. I can’t say enough about her work and enthusiastically recommend her and her team!
– Kelly S
Allyson Magda is a delightful person who was the photographer for our daughter’s wedding in Carmel Valley in June, 2021. She has the gift—Allyson captured the day perfectly and artistically. Her photographs are stunning and we couldn’t be more pleased.
– Todd R
You spend the better part of a year planning your wedding…and then before you know it, it’s gone in a flash. You wake up on a Sunday and realize that the last 48 hours have been a blur. Having a great photographer lets you remember and savor all of those special moments even months later, when everything has turned into an amorphous, happy blob in your memory. Allyson Magda is that photographer. Allyson was such a joy to work with, and made the whole process so much fun. Her portraits are phenomenal, her candids were beautiful, her aesthetic and framing impeccable. We got so many incredible photos from our wedding celebration. She’s also just a blast to spend time with. We both had so much fun taking our portraits with her before and after the wedding ceremony, and she was completely unobtrusive during the wedding ceremony (which was very important to us). Allyson made it feel easy instead of stiff or staged, and was truly a master of lighting. Allyson’s formal training in art and decades of experience are clear. If you want to work with someone with world-class talent and reliability, work with Allyson!
– Krishna E
The absolute best photographer around! She is so amazing and talented! She is a blast to work with, super friendly, fun environment, and does an outstanding job! She is super creative, outgoing, and organized! All of her photos turn out beautiful! I am obsessed with my senior pictures! We had a blast, and it definitely shows in my pictures!
– Christy N.
Allyson was amazing to work with. I felt really comfortable around her and I think that brought out the best photographs because I was relaxed and felt confident with our interactions. She is a professional and has a lovely backdrop to use for natural photos. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to capture authenticity in any photo whether it be for a personal family photo or a business branding photo.
– Stephanie R
When you hire a photographer, you pray for a few things: weather is perfect, they are on time, and they capture your wedding day with your version of the perfect shots. Allyson and her team not only knocked it out of the park, but truly are artists in creating the day’s events on camera. Our company has worked with the best of the best in the industry and shining like superstars they did. Easy to work with, accommodating every wish and need of our clients and more. You wouldn’t expect a high-profile photographer to be so easygoing and professional—Allyson knows how to service her clients, vendors, and guests. Capturing photos is not easy, but doing it with the utmost style and grace is beyond words. Our team truly had a great experience and have added them to our preferred list of vendors to recommend to all of our clients. Way to go ladies, you’ve set the bar high!
– Regina B
Ally is talented, professional, and nothing short of amazing. She clearly loves what she does and it shows in her work! We are in love with our newborn and family pictures and are so grateful that Ally made the experience so painless and memorable.
– Shelbi S
My fiance and I absolutely LOVED working with Allyson! She was fantastic from start to finish. She was always professional, friendly, fun, efficient and, most importantly, took the most fabulous engagement and wedding photographs! We can’t thank her enough for capturing the best moments of our special days. We highly recommend Allyson Magda Photography!
– Erin S
Allyson Magada is the photographer you need to hire. In addition to her ability to make you comfortable in front of the camera, Allyson works with you to understand exactly what you’re looking for, ensuring that what you get is what you want. She’s easy to talk to, accommodating, and kind. My wife and I were so glad that she and her team were able to make our wedding day memorable, with their ability to discreetly capture key moments which we can continue to reflect on, even today. I recently had the need to have professional photos taken again, and there was no doubt that Allyson was the first call I needed to make. Allyson is a consummate professional, with an extremely creative approach that captures special moments like no one else I’ve ever worked with. I highly recommend that you hire her. You’re foolish if you don’t.
– C B
I can’t even begin to describe how amazing Allyson was. The photos are so beautiful and they are absolutely what I was hoping for. Everyone adores the photos and raves about how great they are. Throughout the whole process Allyson has been so helpful and responsive when we had any questions—I recommend Allyson Magda Photography to everyone!
– Shannon S
Wow! What a fabulous experience. I had so much fun with my makeup and photo session with Allyson. Fun!!! I can’t wait to see the pictures all curated and ready to view. I have known Allyson’s work for years and have always been so impressed with her. She made me feel comfortable and happy, and from the pictures I saw as we went along, she was able to truly capture who I am.
– Jan K
Allyson is an incredible photographer!! I’ve had family pictures taken for the past two years, they are remarkable to say the least. She has this rare talent that just captures the perfect moments of my two little ones with genuine smiles. The photos are priceless and will last a lifetime. I’m delighted to have seen her talent. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else….God has blessed her with an amazing gift!!! Thanks Allyson for sharing your amazing talent with my family.
– Ashley M
Allyson was absolutely amazing. We are so glad that our wedding planner had her at the top of her list—she really made our wedding. The photographs came out exceptional; she was on point, professional, and fun. It was really one of the highlights of our wedding working with her and getting our amazing pictures and memories back. Use them! They’re the gold standard.
– Amar & Naomi G.
This review is long overdue! We had the privilege of hiring Allyson of Allyson Magda Photography for our wedding and we are so happy with our decision! We didn’t meet her in person until the day of our wedding but we all got along great. Her communication was great before and after our wedding and she helped us organize everything. Allyson and her assistant were amazing and we never felt like they imposed on our day in any way—our guests loved them both as well. We were also thrilled when we got our photos back earlier than anticipated and we are absolutely in love with all of them! Their creativity and fun nature made it so easy to be ourselves and we will treasure these photographs forever. We are so happy with our decision to hire Allyson! Thanks for capturing our big day so beautifully, Allyson!
– Jen M.
Roshan and I had our engagement photoshoot done by the lovely Allyson. She did an amazing job at capturing our big moment, personalities, and love so beautifully. Her warm, welcoming, and personable nature made it extremely easy for us to be in front of the camera, and we are in absolute awe of the way the photographs turned out. She made our entire experience very memorable and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a customized photography experience.
– Aneri P.
First met Allyson when my daughter was around 18 months. She took photos of her at the beach. Since then I have had her take photos twice, the most recent time last April when my daughter was 11. Allyson is incredibly talented. She stands you in the middle of a cow pasture and the photos come out beautiful! Even after you step in fresh cow poop with sandals on… I will continue to use Allyson in the future. She is smart, funny, and dependable in addition to being an excellent photographer.
– J C.
Allyson is one of the best in our industry! She has an eye for capturing beautiful light and beautiful moments. We highly recommend her services and are always thrilled when we cater an event that she is shooting.
– Dawn W.
I’m not one to write reviews generally but I’m taking a minute to do so for Allyson. She responded to my need for pics in a timely manner and walked me (and my wife) through an amazing diversified photo shoot of wonderful photos. She understood what I would need for the book I’m publishing and website I’m launching. I was very happy with the crisp images and natural poses she crafted. I would recommend Allyson for any kind of photography. She’s personable and experienced.
– Jamie T.
