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Lisa Richmond Photography

Pollock Pines, CA, USA

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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I’ve been capturing weddings, family lifestyle photography and casual portraits for more than a couple decades now working primarily in the Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Napa, and San Francisco Bay areas, as well as all along the coastlines around San Diego and Coronado and everywhere in between.

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10 June 2020

We hired Lisa Richmond to take my daughter’s Senior Pictures. We tried a sitting with the high school – and the pictures were cute, but didn’t show much of my daughter Meg’s personality, and they didn’t have that warm, afternoon glow. Meg found Lisa through a fellow senior who recommended her. We logged onto her website and found exactly what we were looking for. Taking pictures with Lisa was truly a fun experience. She answered all our questions, and spent time getting to know my daughter while she was shooting, and soon built up a report that made her laugh and giggle and shine through the pictures. Lisa was fun, professional, and easy to work with. There are so many shades of Meg in the pictures – it’s truly impossible to pick a favorite. We still intend to have some of the pictures made up to go on the wall. The hard part is picking which ones! More...

22 September 2019

We had Lisa photograph our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a more relaxed day and overall experience! She was always there if we had a question, concern or an idea to run by her. She took time to meet with us and see what we were looking for. She was genuine and caring when it came to my husbands needs and had so much patience. Our pictures turned out beautifully and I am so thankful we found Lisa! We highly recommend her and her talent in photography!!! More...

22 September 2019

We had Lisa photograph our wedding and we couldn't have asked for a more relaxed day and overall experience! She was always there if we had a question, concern or an idea to run by her. She took time to meet with us and see what we were looking for. She was genuine and caring when it came to my husbands needs and had so much patience. Our pictures turned out beautifully and I am so thankful we found Lisa! We highly recommend her and her talent in photography!!! More...

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17 September 2019

Lisa was a photographer for another event that I was a part of. I loved her energy and her photos were beautiful. When my husband and I chose a date for our wedding I knew that I wanted Lisa to be our photographer. We had a small wedding and the date was selected pretty last minute. She was so flexible in working with our schedule.

Her questionnaires about ourselves and the event were really helpful. It helped us get a better idea of what kind of photos we wanted. We got so many compliments on the photos.
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16 September 2019

Lisa was a photographer for another event that I was a part of. I loved her energy and her photos were beautiful. When my husband and I chose a date for our wedding I knew that I wanted Lisa to be our photographer. We had a small wedding and the date was selected pretty last minute. She was so flexible in working with our schedule.

Her questionnaires about ourselves and the event were really helpful. It helped us get a better idea of what kind of photos we wanted. We got so many compliments on the photos.
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30 July 2019

Wedding Photography

We are so so glad that we found Lisa! She made the whole process seamless and stress free from start to finish. She was organized, proactive in reaching out to us, and responded very quickly anytime I emailed or called. She has a great pre-event process and system in place that guided us through providing the information she needed to make sure we had everything we wanted. The shoot was fun and relaxed, which is saying a lot for this bride and groom! The end results were beautiful and she captured so many beautiful little moments that we hadn't even noticed during the day. I can't recommend Lisa enough and would work with her again in a heartbeat. More...

30 July 2019

We are so so glad that we found Lisa! She made the whole process seamless and stress free from start to finish. She was organized, proactive in reaching out to us, and responded very quickly anytime I emailed or called. She has a great pre-event process and system in place that guided us through providing the information she needed to make sure we had everything we wanted. The shoot was fun and relaxed, which is saying a lot for this bride and groom! The end results were beautiful and she captured so many beautiful little moments that we hadn't even noticed during the day. I can't recommend Lisa enough and would work with her again in a heartbeat. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 July 2019

Lisa was recommended through a mutual friend and I am so incredibly grateful to have found her. My birth photography session was so laid back and comfortable, and even though I was unable to meet Lisa prior to the delivery due to our schedule conflicts, she was amazing at keeping in contact and answering any questions. She was so friendly, professional, kind, and highly skilled. My pictures tell the whole story of my delivery experience and caught so many aspects of the experience that I could never have seen or noticed without her constantly slipping around the room taking pictures from every angle. I cry happy tears every time I look at these emotionally charged pictures. Her talent is very special, and I could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a professional photographer to capture life’s most important moments. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

29 July 2019

A coworker recommended Lisa for birth photography. He showed me the beautiful pictures she took from his son's birth and I immediately knew we wanted to work with her. She was available during our delivery window, and she had a backup photographer available if the baby came earlier. She was easy to communicate with, prompt with answering emails and very reasonably priced for her beautiful quality of work. We were unable to meet beforehand, but my husband let her know how my labor was progressing and she came at the perfect time. Even though we hadn't met, she was so easy to talk to and so professional and very mellow and calming during the whole experience. Now for the actual photos: they were even more beautiful and special than we could have ever imagined. They bring me to happy tears every time I look at them. She captured the experience in a way that allowed us to not only re-live it, but also to experience it from another perspective. Her eye for a good shot is so impressive. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer for any event. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

2 July 2019

We absolutely LOVED working with Lisa! From the first time we spoke on the phone, we immediately clicked. She was patient with us in the beginning of the whole wedding planning process and listened to our wants and concerns. Lisa has a keen eye for natural light and will do just about anything to make sure that she has the best shot. Lisa isn't afraid to jump on the side of a gazebo to get a good dancing action shot, or hide behind a bush to capture a special moment. We would work with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have worked with her and her daughter Jaz on our special day! More...

30 June 2019

We absolutely LOVED working with Lisa! From the first time we spoke on the phone, we immediately clicked. She was patient with us in the beginning of the whole wedding planning process and listened to our wants and concerns. Lisa has a keen eye for natural light and will do just about anything to make sure that she has the best shot. Lisa isn't afraid to jump on the side of a gazebo to get a good dancing action shot, or hide behind a bush to capture a special moment. We would work with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have worked with her and her daughter Jaz on our special day! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 March 2019

Lisa was referred to me by a good friend. She had shot their engagement, wedding, and baby photos for both of her children. After seeing how wonderful those photos were I knew we found who we wanted to capture our family photos with our newborn baby girl. Lisa had so much patience with our baby girl between feeding/diaper changes/and fussy times. We love our photos and will cherish them for years to come. We look forward to having Lisa do our family photos for years to come! More...

3 March 2019

Lisa was referred to me by a good friend. She had shot their engagement, wedding, and baby photos for both of her children. After seeing how wonderful those photos were I knew we found who we wanted to capture our family photos with our newborn baby girl. Lisa had so much patience with our baby girl between feeding/diaper changes/and fussy times. We love our photos and will cherish them for years to come. We look forward to having Lisa do our family photos for years to come! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

21 January 2019

We hired Lisa Richmond to photograph our son’s Bar Mitzvah. She took beautiful photos (in a not ideal light situation) and really captured the spirit of the event. She is a gifted photographer with a keen eye for composition and character. She really got herself into the middle of all that was happening while at the same time was unobtrusive and respectful of the guests and the event. Such an amazing combination of skills. LIsa is also a joy to work with. She has a curious mind and that curiosity draws her into her subjects and creates beautiful work. I highly recommend her. More...

21 January 2019

We hired Lisa Richmond to photograph our son's Bar Mitzvah. She took beautiful photos (in a not ideal light situation) and really captured the spirit of the event. She is a gifted photographer with a keen eye for composition and character. She really got herself into the middle of all that was happening while at the same time was unobtrusive and respectful of the guests and the event. Such an amazing combination of skills. LIsa is also a joy to work with. She has a curious mind and that curiosity draws her into her subjects and creates beautiful work. I highly recommend her. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

12 December 2018

There are many photographers out there that produce good work but how many of them are willing to get down in the dirt (literally) to capture the perfect pose? Seriously not many! Lisa goes above and beyond to exceed her clients expectations. It truly takes someone who is down to earth that will put in honest work to achieve this. She also knows hidden locations and perfect times of day to photograph having lived in the Sierras long enough. My family and I have gone to Lisa for two years now because of her knowledge and skill and are lifetime customers. You will not be disappointed! More...

4 December 2018

I discovered Lisa and her incredible work when she photographed my son in 2017 for school pictures. She captured so many awesome poses from my little guy!  I loved her work so much that I felt compelled to ask her to take our family photos, which she did.  And they were absolutely beautiful!  We posted them on our business website and have received so many compliments. Lisa photographed my son and our family again this year.  This looks to be a new tradition for us.  We love Lisa and her magnificent eye for unique and fun poses, locations and company!  She's extremely easy going and will let you take the lead on your ideas while throwing in a nice twist to compliment the whole experience! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

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14 November 2018

General Photography

I found Lisa Richmond on Bark. I spoke to Lisa on the phone she got back to me very fast and since I’m booking a week ahead that was great. And she was professional and had great ideas for our family photo day. The price seems reasonable. I booked her and looking forward to meeting her next week. Plus she lives near our place was the clincher. And she was willing to change photo place if weather changes on date photos are to be taken. It felt right going with Lisa. More...

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Thank you Connie for your kind words. It was good to chat with you too. I am looking forward to meeting you all and creating some beautiful photographs for your family when you gather for the Thanksgiving holiday! See you soon. Lisa

4 November 2018

What a fantastic, easy, and fun family photo experience! Lisa was incredibly attentive and accommodating - from the first email to the amazing gallery delivery. Lisa went out of her way to make my family feel comfortable AND get perfectly lit photographs. I can't wait to print our photos and enjoy them for years! More...

4 November 2018

What a fantastic, easy and fun family photo experience! Lisa was incredibly attentive and accommodating - from the first email to the amazing gallery delivery. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Facebook

30 October 2018

Lisa Richmond is a master at her craft! She has captured my family photos and milestones for years now. I look at her photos as art and I am so grateful to her for capturing these moments in time. She is patient (as working with crabby teens is tough!) and kind and does what ever it takes to get "the" shot. She has an eye that most lack and does brilliant things with light! She takes her time to create a comfortable environment and makes it a fun event. When it comes to capturing monumental moments Lisa Richmond will always be our go to photographer. Thank you Lisa! More...

30 October 2018

Lisa Richmond is a master at her craft! She has captured my family photos and milestones for years now. I look at her photos as art and I am so grateful to her for capturing these moments in time. She is patient (as working with crabby teens is tough!) and kind and does what ever it takes to get "the" shot. She has an eye that most lack and does brilliant things with light! She takes her time to create a comfortable environment and makes it a fun event. When it comes to capturing monumental moments Lisa Richmond will always be our go to photographer. Thank you Lisa! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

11 October 2018

I've been meaning to write this review for awhile as our wedding was in May and life has been busy since. Working with Lisa was hands down one of the best parts of our day. She is so creative and genuine in the work she does and she completely understood the image and the mood I wanted for our wedding. When I was researching photographers I remember stumbling onto her and all I kept thinking was "I won't have to worry if she's getting the shots that I want". I also had the pleasure of doing a boudoir shoot with Lisa in lieu of an engagement shoot. It was a blast we had so much fun and Lisa is a very easy person to be relaxed and comfortable around, even with all the stressers going on she just brings you into the moment and helps you enjoy it. I and my husband are so so glad we picked Lisa, what started as a business/service need ended as a new friendship. I can't wait to work with her again. You truly could not ask for a better photographer. More...

25 September 2018

What do I recommend about Lisa? Everything.... absolutely everything. From the initial contact (fast, easy, casual) to the shoot (comfortable, fun, above and beyond) to the actual pictures (magical, talented, professional). You will not find a more caring or talented photographer. Seriously. Even my "grumpy husband" loved her and was able to be completely himself. Lisa, thank you so much for this treasured gift. I can not wait for our newborn shoot in the coming months. You are a gift to our community. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

10 August 2018

I had the privilege of working with Lisa on my maternity pictures and they turned out even more beautiful than I had ever hoped! I told her what my vision was and she really brought it to life. She is very kind and made the whole experience so fun and memorable! I cried when I received my pictures they were absolutely above and beyond ❤️ Not only did I get some awesome pictures but she also got them to us in a very timely manner. I was shocked that she got 250+ pictures uploaded and edited in just a week for me! All in all an amazing experience and I will definitely be using Lisa for more pictures in the future. More...

10 August 2018

I had the privilege of working with Lisa on my maternity pictures and they turned out even more beautiful than I had ever hoped! I told her what my vision was and she really brought it to life. She is very kind and made the whole experience so fun and memorable! I cried when I received my pictures they were absolutely above and beyond ❤️ Not only did I get some awesome pictures but she also got them to us in a very timely manner. I was shocked that she got 250+ pictures uploaded and edited in just a week for me! All in all an amazing experience and I will definitely be using Lisa for more pictures in the future. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

I’m saving the last star for our next session! Great eye! Creative work! Relaxing sessions!

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

Amazing photographer and person!! Professional, easy to work with and has a great eye!

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

Gifted photographer and extraordinary person! I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa’s photography. She is very active as a nuturIng parent, photographer, and overall wonderful person. Anytime spent with Lisa or her family is always amazing! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

From the moment we met with her we were sold! First she is just an awesome person and extremely accommodating. She put Brian and me at ease that our day would look and feel like whatever we wanted it to. Once she showed us some of her work, we were sold – plain and simple. She simply LOVES what she does and she wants you to love what she does for you. All I can say is we love her. She is professional yet fun. She knows how to make everyone laugh and she definitely knows how to capture the moment. I would recommend her to anyone without blinking an eye. I trust her to make all the decisions. I will cherish Lisa for the rest of my life for what she did to capture our day! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

Last September, Lisa photographed our riverside wedding. She has one of the best artistic eyes in the business, not to mention her wonderfully cheerful personality. She made the photo shoot so much fun, and as a man, that is something I didn't think could happen. She was very attentive and was able to capture moments that I never would have expected. This is something that you really can't put a price on. In twenty years from now, my wife and I will look back at these photos and be able to remember every single detail of our special day like it was yesterday. This is what you should look for in your wedding photographer. Lisa did everything and more. We are so lucky to have her as ours. I will be referring Lisa to any and all of my friends and family who are getting married or if they want a family portrait. Lisa, you are the BEST! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

23 July 2018

My wedding was on June 4th, 2017 at the Sequoia Mansion in Placerville, Ca.

Our photographer, Lisa Richmond was AWESOME! We booked her for our engagement photos, which I highly recommend! Dottie and Lisa were more then just photographer or florist, they were personable and caring. They went above and beyond what the contract stated. As the bride I was pretty emotional before the ceremony and they both were there supporting me and cared so much. It's hard to describe moments like that...but let's just say not many people who are contracted for your big day would go out of their way like that. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

31 May 2018

Lisa, it has be an absolute joy working with you! From the engagement session to the wedding, it has been such a fun journey. You’ve made it comfortable to be in front of the camera. I see many sessions in our future and we will cherish your photos forever. I’m in love with the gorgeous lighting and very natural photographs you have captured of myself and Cam and all our friends and family. I love that working with has never make me feel uncomfortable, thus making every picture look natural and beautiful. Thanks so much!! More...

30 May 2018

Lisa, it has be an absolute joy working with you! From the engagement session to the wedding, it has been such a fun journey. You’ve made it comfortable to be in front of the camera. I see many sessions in our future and we will cherish your photos forever. I’m in love with the gorgeous lighting and very natural photographs you have captured of myself and Cam and all our friends and family. I love that working with has never make me feel uncomfortable, thus making every picture look natural and beautiful. Thanks so much!! More...

30 May 2018

From the moment we met with her we were sold! First she is just an awesome person and extremely accommodating. She put Brian and me at ease that our day would look and feel like whatever we wanted it to. Once she showed us some of her work, we were sold – plain and simple. She simply LOVES what she does and she wants you to love what she does for you. All I can say is we love her. She is professional yet fun. She knows how to make everyone laugh and she definitely knows how to capture the moment. I would recommend her to anyone without blinking an eye. I trust her to make all the decisions. I will cherish Lisa for the rest of my life for what she did to capture our day! More...

16 February 2018

My wedding was on June 4th, 2017 at the Sequoia Mansion in Placerville, Ca.

Reviewed on Facebook

16 January 2018

We are a mature blended family. It was important to have our entire family feel involved and recognized in the wedding event photos. Lisa was wonderful in making sure that this happened! We have wonderful photos and a happy family. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

26 July 2017

This review is for the services I received on the day of my wedding and my engagement session. My wedding was on June 4th, 2017 at the Sequoia Mansion. Lisa, along with other business owners was one of the recommended vendors for the Sequoia Mansion. Our photographer, Lisa Richmond was AWESOME! We booked her for our engagement photos, which I highly recommend! Dottie and Lisa were more then just photographer or florist, they were personable and caring. They went above and beyond what the contract stated. As the bride I was pretty emotional before the ceremony and they both were there supporting me and cared so much. It's hard to describe moments like that...but let's just say not many people who are contracted for your big day would go out of their way like that. We plan to continue to utilize her services for a pregnancy session and vow renewal session!! We are excited for her to photograph our two German Shepherds as well!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

4 June 2017

My wedding was on June 4th, 2017 at the Sequoia Mansion in Placerville, Ca.
This review is for the services we received by Lisa and an assistant the day of our wedding.
Our photographer, Lisa Richmond was AWESOME! We booked her for our engagement photos, which I highly recommend! Dottie and Lisa were more then just photographer or florist, they were personable and caring. They went above and beyond what the contract stated. As the bride I was pretty emotional before the ceremony and they both were there supporting me and cared so much. It's hard to describe moments like that...but let's just say not many people who are contracted for your big day would go out of their way like that.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

5 January 2017

This September, Lisa Richmond photographed our riverside wedding. She has one of the best artistic eyes in the business, not to mention her wonderfully cheerful personality. She made the photo shoot so much fun.She was very attentive and was able to capture moments that I never would have expected. This is something that you really can't put a price on. In twenty years from now, my wife and I will look back at these photos and be able to remember every single detail of our special day like it was yesterday. This is what you should look for in your wedding photographer. Lisa did everything and more. We are so lucky to have her as ours. I will be referring Lisa to any and all of my friends and family who are getting married or if they want a family portrait. Lisa, you are the BEST! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

3 January 2017

This post is delinquent by a couple months, but we wanted to share our memorable experience utilizing Lisa Richmond Photography.    I saw Lisa Richmond's art for the first time in the fall of 2014.  Lisa photographed our dear friend's wedding in Winters, CA.  So, when Linda and I became engaged in 2015, we knew immediately who we wanted to record our engagement and wedding day on 9/23/16.  Luckily, Lisa was available!Prior to meeting Lisa for our engagement photos, we had chatted on the phone a couple times so Lisa could get an idea about Linda and my love story.  She was very easy to talk with and we had several good laughs before meeting in person.  I told Lisa that neither Linda or I cared to have our pictures taken so I wished her luck with that!  Lisa knew we planned on getting married at a winery and she suggested we bring a bottle of wine to open during our engagement shoot.   After sharing some wine and stories together, she started working her magic.  Lisa made the shoot fun and effortless so the pictures looked natural.  Her use of light and her timing are phenomenal.   She caught our relationship and personalities digitally!Finally, our long-awaited day came!  When Lisa arrived at our wedding, we greeted her as a friend and not just a photographer, since a friendship formed between all of us.  Lisa captured every moment of our special day and more.  She roamed the vineyards with us to obtain the perfect sunset moments, and she was knocked around on the dance floor like a pinball by some guests getting their groove on...just so she could seize our moments!  We were delighted by Lisa's artistic eye, professionalism, and her great personality.  We will definitely utilize her for future gatherings as well as share a glass of wine when possible!  We highly recommend Lisa if you want to beautifully capture your special occasion. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 December 2016

Our review is long overdue - it's been a busy year for us, but we wanted to make sure we could give Lisa a great review! TLDR: Hire Lisa - she's a blast to work with and her pictures came out AMAZING!We came across Lisa as a referral from another photographer we had worked with since she would not be available for our wedding. We ended up looking at Lisa along with several other photographers trying to find the right balance between price and quality of photos we found in their portfolio. We were immediately drawn to Lisa's portfolio with her ability to capture not just her subjects, but their expressions and their environment. We can happily say that we made the absolute right decision working with Lisa!Getting in contact with Lisa was easy through her website, forms, questionnaire, and a phone call to understand what we wanted. Everything online was simple to fill out and speaking with Lisa gave us an idea of what to look forward to. The website also handled payments, which was great to see and keep track of - we wish all our vendors had this!As we came closer to our wedding date, Lisa helped us stay organized by discussing our timelines and also making some great suggestions about how and when would be good times to get in pictures. We also appreciated how she was so well prepared - she came a day early (she was driving all the way down to Santa Clara!) to check out the venue with us and already knew the time of sunset and had some great ideas about where and when to take pictures to get the best light. Though we wanted some set photos with our families and maybe a few with just us, we wanted the majority to be candid shots capturing the fun of the afternoon and evening - Lisa knew exactly what we were talking about.The day of the wedding, Lisa arrived right on time before the ceremony and began setting up and snapping candid pictures of us and our friends right away. She was able to take pictures ranging from getting ready to the wedding to the cocktail hour and all night during the dinner and dancing. We had two formal picture settings that were flawlessly incorporated into our timeline - one for formal family pictures and one for just us. Lisa and her assistant Rachael were super easy to work with - she had great ideas for composing shots, kept things light, and had us smiling throughout all the sessions. Throughout the wedding, Lisa was able to capture some amazing moments - friends laughing and having fun, family members dancing the night away, and some really amazing shots that we'll cherish of our parents smiling and laughing.Lisa sent a nice note after the wedding about the fun she had and in less than two weeks, she already had a "teaser" on her blog followed soon after (another couple weeks) with the full gallery. We were blown away by the pictures - the composition, the lighting, the moments captured, the seamless way the environment (outdoor wedding and indoors at an art museum) were blended in!We ended up purchasing an album, as well as a USB key with all our digital pictures. The USB key came less than two months after our wedding in a beautiful carved wood covering - we immediately used those to print some pictures for friends and family. The album process was also super easy - we picked a few dozen of our favorite pictures and Lisa put together some great transitions and collages given our preferences. We had an online preview and  we still keep the album on our coffee table to relive those wonderful wedding day memories.If you've made it this far, you've probably read all Lisa's other reviews in detail as well. She was great to work with and we still think she was one of the best investments we made for our big day. You'll be happy you worked with Lisa!lisarichmondphotography.… More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 November 2016

Lisa and her team provided good coverage and took some really nice pictures for our wedding.  They were relatively easy to work with and provided our soft and hard copy pictures within 10 weeks of the wedding.

Reviewed on Yelp

29 September 2016

This September, Lisa Richmond photographed our riverside wedding. She has one of the best artistic eyes in the business, not to mention her wonderfully cheerful personality. She made the photo shoot so much fun, and as a man, that is something I didn't think could happen. She was very attentive and was able to capture moments that I never would have expected. This is something that you really can't put a price on. In twenty years from now, my wife and I will look back at these photos and be able to remember every single detail of our special day like it was yesterday. This is what you should look for in your wedding photographer. Lisa did everything and more. We are so lucky to have her as ours. I will be referring Lisa to any and all of my friends and family who are getting married or if they want a family portrait. Lisa, you are the BEST! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

23 September 2016

This post is delinquent by a couple months, but we wanted to share our memorable experience utilizing Lisa Richmond Photography. I saw Lisa Richmond’s art for the first time in the fall of 2014. Lisa photographed our dear friend’s wedding in Winters, CA. So, when Linda and I became engaged in 2015, we knew immediately who we wanted to record our engagement and wedding day on 9/23/16. Luckily, Lisa was available!

Prior to meeting Lisa for our engagement photos, we had chatted on the phone a couple times so Lisa could get an idea about Linda and my love story. She was very easy to talk with and we had several good laughs before meeting in person. I told Lisa that neither Linda or I cared to have our pictures taken so I wished her luck with that!
Lisa knew we planned on getting married at a winery and she suggested we bring a bottle of wine to open during our engagement shoot. After sharing some wine and stories together, she started working her magic. Lisa made the shoot fun and effortless so the pictures looked natural. Her use of light and her timing are phenomenal. She caught our relationship and personalities digitally!

Finally, our long-awaited day came! When Lisa arrived to our wedding, we greeted her as a friend and not just a photographer, since a friendship formed between all of us. Lisa captured every moment of our special day and more. She roamed the vineyards with us to obtain the perfect sunset moments, and she was knocked around on the dance floor like a pinball by some guests getting their groove on…just so she could seize our moments!
We were delighted by Lisa’s artistic eye, professionalism, and her great personality. We will definitely utilize her for future gatherings as well as share a glass of wine when possible! We highly recommend Lisa if you want to beautifully capture your special occasion.

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Reviewed on WeddingWire

1 September 2016

Lisa is a fabulous photographer!  When planning a mother-daughter session in the Placer County wine region for my mom's birthday, I did an online search for local photographers.  I hired Lisa because of her candid, honest, authentic images that just pop with life, emotion, and color.  This woman is a total master of light!  We were so happy with the pictures she took for us at Boeger Winery.What's more, Lisa is just really, really good people.  My sister is special needs and Lisa was fantastic with her throughout the entire session.  I also really appreciated how hard Lisa worked to make sure we got memorable photos that didn't look staged...she was laying in the grass, climbing on the picnic table, going the extra mile constantly!  She sees things other photographers don't.  Highly recommended!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

12 August 2016

Lisa did an amazing job on our engagement photos and wedding photos.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

20 October 2015

Lisa is AmAzing!  Her photographs are not only stunning but she makes you feel comfortable throughout the time she is shooting you.  For our wedding you hardly even noticed she was there.  She has captured our engagement pictures, our wedding, maternity and now newborn shots.  It's such a pleasure to work with her enthusiastic personality and know that the pictures are always spot on and unique. Lisa's experience, talent and dedication to her clients clearly shines through her exquisite images.  It's such a joy sharing our family's milestones with her. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

26 September 2015

Our review is long overdue - it’s been a busy year for us, but we wanted to make sure we could give Lisa a great review! TLDR: Hire Lisa - she’s a blast to work with and her pictures came out AMAZING!

Lisa helped us stay organized by discussing our timelines and also making some great suggestions about how and when would be good times to get in pictures. We also appreciated how she was so well prepared - she came a day early (she was driving all the way down to Santa Clara!) to check out the venue with us and already knew the time of sunset and had some great ideas about where and when to take pictures to get the best light. Though we wanted some set photos with our families and maybe a few with just us, we wanted the majority to be candid shots capturing the fun of the afternoon and evening - Lisa knew exactly what we were talking about.

The day of the wedding, Lisa arrived right on time before the ceremony and began setting up and snapping candid pictures of us and our friends right away. She was able to take pictures ranging from getting ready to the wedding to the cocktail hour and all night during the dinner and dancing. We had two formal picture settings that were flawlessly incorporated into our timeline - one for formal family pictures and one for just us. Lisa and her assistant Rachael were super easy to work with - she had great ideas for composing shots, kept things light, and had us smiling throughout all the sessions. Throughout the wedding, Lisa was able to capture some amazing moments - friends laughing and having fun, family members dancing the night away, and some really amazing shots that we’ll cherish of our parents smiling and laughing.

Lisa sent a nice note after the wedding about the fun she had and in less than two weeks, she already had a “teaser” on her blog followed soon after (another couple weeks) with the full gallery.

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25 October 2014

Lisa Richmond is a phenomenally talented photographer. Lisa is an artist at heart and her attention to detail in her work shows her tremendous talent. She takes a lot of time to get to know her clients before the day of the wedding, so all parties are comfortable in sharing such intimate moments together in front of the camera. She has a great eye for capturing key family members important to the wedding couple, along with great timing of moments such as the 'first look' and photographing unforgettable facial expressions. Throughout the wedding day, she is silently present capturing moments on camera, allowing these to organically occur, and not be forced. Within her photographs she transforms the moments to tell a story of your wedding day, and in result, you are left with an album of beautifully artistic photographs eliciting wonderful memories and a new friend in Lisa! More...

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Q&As

Great light and ability to put my clients at ease.

I love meeting and working with new people and learning something about them. I love that the locations I work in are always changing, as is the light which keeps it all interesting for me. Great light and interesting people are a primary driving force in my love of photography. Take a look at my work on my website http://www.lisarichmondphotography.com

My clients get a responsive photographer, someone who cares about them. They get a photographer who loves the magic that light plays on the world around them. They get someone who not only pays attention to the details but who also likes to add a little fun and adventure to every shoot, in search of new ways to reveal the hidden beauty that is always there.

I first became a photographer because of my love of light. I was fortunate enough to study at the Newhouse School of Communications, majoring in photojournalism, at Syracuse University in New York. As I developed my passion for capturing stories, I decided I wanted to study photo illustration, where I learned about lighting and creating scenes. As a journalist I know how to hunt for a story and stay invisible, even when I’m in the thick of things. As an illustrator I know how to direct a shot: “Hey, let’s move over a few feet– your blue eyes will light up next to that big yellow wall.” By adjusting the light and staying connected to my subject, I try to bring forward the beauty in the little moments of life, to reveal the emotion that lies beneath the surface of the image.